Teacher Assistant - Brandywine School

Devereux•West Chester, PA

60d•$41,600 - $47,424•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with children within educational environment that is focused on the most current behavior interventions and use of PBIS? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! Being a Teacher Assistant at Devereux has it's advantages! As a Teacher Assistant you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. The Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA is seeking Teacher Assistants to provide direct behavioral intervention to students. We offer an environment that is supportive, educational, and clinically focused. All Teacher Assistant positions are year long 52 week positions The Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA offers education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student's progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program. Devereux's approved private schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals. #Sponsored

Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Special Education preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders preferred.
Must be 21 years old

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Special Education
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders

Responsibilities

Ensure student safety
Assist in establishing classroom environments that is conducive to maximum learning by maintaining structure and guiding students to socially appropriate behaviors
Work with the Special Education Teachers to implement skill acquisition and behavioral reduction programs individually and in small groups
Perform ongoing data collection and record keeping as directed by Special Education Teacher
Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives

Benefits

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am -4pm
Compensation: $41,600 - $47, 424 annually(based upon experience)
Training, growth and development opportunities
A great team environment!
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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.