Teacher Assistant

Devereux • Lawrenceville, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a supportive environment with the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes? Do you enjoy assisting in all aspects of classroom instruction and management? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux team! Being a Teacher Assistant at Devereux has its Advantages. You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer: A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieving long term goals. Working with a supportive team with an energized atmosphere. Opportunity to expand your existing teaching skills and grow professionally. Competitive salary, benefits and free lunch in our cafeteria! DEVEREUX GEORGIA GRACE'S PLACE Due to Devereux Georgia's history of success in treating victimized individuals, the state has chosen to use Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health for their treatment program. The 24-bed program is a Child Caring Institution (Group Home) for victimized youths between the ages of 12 and 17. This opportunity will be responsible for the following, but not limited to: Protecting the health and safety of individuals served while assisting with academic instruction and managing various behaviors. Reading and implementing all individualized treatment plan. Assisting in the planning of programming and is an active team member in carrying out treatment goals. Participating as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintains a team environment. Working with the individuals consistent with orientation, ongoing trainings, program handbook, New Directions, and SPA approved strategies. We provide a stimulating educational environment for children and youth while they are receiving the highest level mental health treatment. Our education personnel are highly qualified and certified by Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Many of our faculty and staff have multiple certifications to include Special Education and other content areas. Our classroom environment and instruction are designed to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Requirements

• BA required, will consider candidates with 60 or more hours in accredited institution.
• One (1) year experience in a residential treatment facility or educational school setting preferred.
• Experience with children and adolescents is preferred.
• Possess excellent facilitation skills, relationship management, multitasking, written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Be empathetic, a team player, creative and energetic; Understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement.
• Have a strong passion for working with and helping children & adolescents & the ability to represent yourself as a positive role model.
• Valid Driver's License and Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to complete a two-week, paid new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 8:30am to 5:30pm daily.

Responsibilities

• Protecting the health and safety of individuals served while assisting with academic instruction and managing various behaviors.
• Reading and implementing all individualized treatment plan.
• Assisting in the planning of programming and is an active team member in carrying out treatment goals.
• Participating as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintains a team environment.
• Working with the individuals consistent with orientation, ongoing trainings, program handbook, New Directions, and SPA approved strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• free lunch in our cafeteria!
• comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees