Teaching Assistant

Glade Run Lutheran Services•Zelienople, PA

4d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Work for a company that cares and receive a bonus! Teaching Assistants may be eligible for a $1000 new hire incentive bonus if hired and meet all qualifications. St. Stephen's Lutheran Academy is an educational option for students in grades K through 12 who require specialized educational programs due to behavioral health, academic and developmental concerns. Our innovative programs are designed to help students succeed academically and behaviorally. Creating an environment for therapeutic progress is paramount to achieving success for students. Our philosophy is that every interaction with a child is an opportunity to help them learn, grow and heal. The Teaching Assistant is a 10-Month position following the school calendar.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Assist teacher with classroom management.
Complete required paperwork in a timely fashion.
Maintain appropriate boundaries with students, staff and parents.
Build healthy, therapeutic relationships with students.
Possess professional communication skills that include awareness of all school communications.
Attend all required agency and program trainings.
Meet with Supervisor on a regular basis.
Practice the principles of PBIS and Sanctuary models of intervention.
In collaboration with the classroom teacher, conduct a Strengths-Needs-Cultural-Discovery (SNCD) on every student.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401K offerings with agency match at $1.00 per dollar contributed up to 4% of salary
Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Paid school break time during the school year according to the school calendar
Teacher to Student Ratios of 2 (Teacher and Teaching Assistant) to 8
Paid breakfast and lunch daily
Tuition reimbursement
New Hire Incentive Bonuses
Employee Referral Bonus Incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional development opportunities
Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) environment
Therapeutic equine, animal and horticulture therapy offered to our students though our Adventures Program
Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program access for employees who meet the forgiveness program requirements
Partnerships with over 40 local school districts
Technology in every classroom
State of the art sensory playground on our historic Zelienople campus
Glade Run is Sanctuary certified we provide a supportive, respectful environment for our clients and our staff where shared governance, open communication, social learning and responsibility, non-violence, emotional intelligence, and growth and change are paramount in all aspects of our programming