Teacher Assistant - Landenberg School
Devereux - Landenberg, PA
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About the position
As a Teacher Assistant at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. The Devereux Day Academy located in Landenberg, PA is seeking a Teacher Assistant to provide direct behavioral intervention to students. We offer an environment that is supportive, educational and clinically focused. The position involves working with children within an educational environment that focuses on the most current behavior interventions and the use of PBIS. Every day as a Teacher Assistant, you will ensure student safety, assist in establishing classroom environments conducive to maximum learning, work with Special Education Teachers to implement skill acquisition and behavioral reduction programs, perform ongoing data collection and record keeping, and support PBIS goals and objectives.
Responsibilities
- Ensure student safety
- Assist in establishing classroom environments that are 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
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Special Education preferred
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders
- Must be 21 years old
- Valid driver's license must be maintained
Benefits
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Training, growth and development opportunities
- A great team environment
- Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment
- ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program
