Teacher Assistant

JAMES BARRY-ROBINSON INSTITUTE•Norfolk, VA

42d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Barry Robinson Center is a premier behavioral health system dedicated to improving the lives of children since 1933. We offer residential treatment care from our campus in Norfolk, VA. We are seeking a Teacher Assistant to join our team. Responsibilities include providing support in the classroom setting, assist with classroom management, as well as assisting in instruction and helping to create an environment conducive to learning while meeting the students' behavioral and academic needs. This role also provides ongoing support to our Residential Department to provide direct care supervision of residents while ensuring academic engagement, instructional support and safety. Schedule: Full-time 7:30 am until 3:30 pm Pay Range: $16.50 - $17.50 Qualities for Success We met with our residents to learn what characteristics and qualities they value most in staff. They shared that the most important quality is empathy. Residents also emphasized the importance of staff who remain level-headed and calm under pressure, as this helps them feel safe. The third quality they identified was professionalism and trustworthiness, which builds a strong foundation of respect and reliability. Finally, residents shared that having staff who are consistent and dedicated to supporting them makes a meaningful difference in their experience.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, staff members, and students as well as cooperatively and effectively with all other members of the treatment team.
Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team (to include Classroom duties, Residential duties, and Administrative duties)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Education or Human Services field preferred
ParaPro certification highly preferred
Experience working with middle school or high school youth in a classroom setting
Experience supporting children with mental health and/or special education needs, preferred

Responsibilities

Assist teacher in providing daily educational services that meet the needs of the students
Assist in meeting the diverse needs of the current student population.
Participate and/or transport residents to activities or educational outings using agency vehicles.
Provide daily education services using techniques and strategies such as 1:1, small groups and whole groups
Maintaining a clean, neat and organized classroom
Ensure safety of resident's living space, as well as help to guide residents in room care, and cleanliness.
Help with both informal and formal assessments in order to plan for student academic and behavioral needs
Providing ongoing supervision of students as assigned
Assisting the teacher in maintaining daily behavior log to provide data to update monthly treatment plans, and to plan for the needs of the students.
Take a collaborating multi-team approach by maintaining an understanding od dorm protocols, acitvitiy schedules and care needs for our residents.

Benefits

Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with company contribution
Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid annual leave (Vacation)
Paid sick leave
7 Paid Holidays (Juneteenth added 2022, and MLK being added in 2023)
Tuition reimbursement, details below: $3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure $5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure
Employee events and activities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual performance reviews
Opportunities for advancement
This role receives CPR certification as well as annual professional development activities.
And more!