Teaching Assistant - 10 Month Position

Glade Run Lutheran Services-posted about 1 year ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Zelienople, PA

1,001-5,000 employees

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The Teaching Assistant position at St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy involves supporting teachers in managing classrooms for students in grades K through 12 who require specialized educational programs. The role emphasizes creating a therapeutic environment conducive to academic and behavioral success, with a focus on building healthy relationships with students and maintaining professional boundaries.

Assists teacher with classroom management.
Completes required paperwork in a timely fashion.
Maintains appropriate boundaries with students, staff, and parents.
Builds healthy, therapeutic relationships with students.
Possesses professional communication skills that include awareness of all school communications.
Attends all required agency and program trainings.
Meets with Supervisor on a regular basis.
Practices the principles of PBIS and Sanctuary models of intervention.
In collaboration with the classroom teacher, conducts a Strengths-Needs-Cultural-Discovery (SNCD) on every student.

Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in human service, psychology, or education field; OR a High School diploma with experience working with children, adolescents or adults required, preferably in an education, mental health or social service setting.
Must have audio/visual/verbal skills to provide supervision for clients and to perform essential job functions.
Must have physical dexterity in order to assist in client physical interventions if necessary.
Must complete and pass agency Crisis/Physical Intervention training.
Must have the ability to continually exercise discretion and judgment in performing job responsibilities.
Must be able to adjust hours to job requirements.
Must have access to a telephone.
Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Must be at least age 21 due to need to transport students/clients.
Must be eligible for PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance, FBI clearance and Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form.

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401K offerings with agency match
Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Paid school break time during the school year according to the school calendar
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus Incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Low student to teacher ratios
Opportunities for career advancement at all levels
Partnerships with over 40 local school districts
Therapeutic equine, animal and horticulture therapy offered to students through our Adventures Program
Technology in every classroom
State of the art sensory playground on our historic Zelienople campus
Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) and School as a Society collaborative environment
Sanctuary certified environment for clients and staff

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