Teacher Assistant - Elizabeth Lee Black School
About The Position
At the Elizabeth Lee Black School, we believe every student has the right to an education and success. Our school provides individualized, high-quality education in a supportive and structured environment. If you are passionate about education and want to be part of a team dedicated to helping children thrive, we encourage you to apply today! As a Teacher’s Assistant / Para Educator, you will play a key role in supporting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and behavioral challenges. You will assist teachers in implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), provide direct student support, and help create an engaging learning experience.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- High school diploma and ability to complete the paraprofessional certification or 48 college credit hours earned.
- Eligibility for State Police Criminal Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI PDE Clearance (FBI Aging Clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements).
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children, particularly in a special education setting, is a plus.
- Ability to assist with classroom management, instructional support, and behavioral strategies.
Responsibilities
- Assisting teachers in implementing lesson plans tailored to students’ individual needs.
- Providing one-on-one or small-group support to reinforce learning.
- Supporting students in developing social, behavioral, and academic skills.
- Helping students with daily living activities and personal care, as needed.
- Assisting with classroom organization, materials preparation, and record-keeping.
- Monitoring student progress and communicating observations with the teacher.
- Encouraging student engagement and participation in educational activities.
- Monitoring and reporting behavioral concerns when situations arise.
Benefits
- Highmark Medical and Mental Health
- Delta Dental and Davis Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
- Teladoc Virtual Health
- 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- On-Demand Pay
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts
- Employee Discounts
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Erie Campus- discounted on-site weekday childcare
- Employee discounts for select BNI events and services
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
