Teacher Assistant

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health•Mount Kisco, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Mt. Kisco, NY, this position is responsible for assisting teacher and residential staff in planning and implementing instructional and residential programs for individual students. Ensuring the students’ welfare, safety, and location at all times, the Teacher Assistant will assist in establishing a classroom environment conductive to academic and social learning by helping to maintain order. They will guide students in socially appropriate behavior on and off campus and attempt to resolve student crises and/or contact the supervisor when assistance is needed.

Requirements

HS diploma/GED with one years of related experience.
Valid NY Drivers License.
Flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.
Strong passion for working with and helping children and adults with special needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree or Associates degree with one (1) year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting teacher and residential staff in planning and implementing instructional and residential programs for individual students.
Ensuring the students’ welfare, safety, and location at all times.
Assisting in establishing a classroom environment conducive to academic and social learning by helping to maintain order.
Guiding students in socially appropriate behavior on and off campus.
Attempting to resolve student crises and/or contacting the supervisor when assistance is needed.

Benefits

Experience working in a classroom with low student to staff ratios.
Opportunities to work with individuals with developmental disabilities and helping them to achieve their highest potential.
Paid orientation.
Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings.
A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals.
ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.
Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.