Teacher Assistant - Landenberg School

Description

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!

As a Teacher Assistant 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.

All Teacher Assistant positions are year long 52 week positions

• 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

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm
• Pay Rate: $41,600 - $47,424 annually (based upon experience)
• Training, growth and development opportunities
• A great team environment!
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment (first day of the 30 days)
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Devereux Day Academy is a private academic school program located in Landenberg, PA. Devereux Day Academy is licensed to serve students in grades K-12 who have been identified with Emotional Disturbance, behavioral and cognitive differences, autism, intellectual disabilities and speech and language impairments. The core curriculum is aligned with the Pennsylvania Core Standards and the curricula of partner school districts. This innovative special education program works 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.

Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) outlining goals for skill development and strategies to achieve these goals. A multidisciplinary team, including the parent(s) or guardian, regularly reviews the plan to discuss challenges, progress, and adjustments.

The program focuses on Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS), a system of care that promotes and rewards positive behaviors and prevents negative behaviors, creating safe, supportive learning environments.

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.

Must be 21 years old.

Valid driver's license must be maintained.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight, and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults, and their families every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees across programs nationwide, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools, and communities, serving individuals in autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education, and foster care.

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