Teacher Assistant

Description

Pay:

• Base pay now starting at $18.28 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree and $17.78 / hr for candidates without a Bachelor degree

• Experience credit applied in addition to base pay

• $1,560 annual increase for Master degree

• Overtime payment at 1.5x your hourly rate

Benefits & Rewards:

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)

• 8 sick days

• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)

• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution

• Employee Assistance Program

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The Glenholme School:

Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Teacher Assistant position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

Position:

We are seeking a Teacher Assistant who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further!

Schedule:

8am-4pm Monday through Friday

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Ability to set and maintain clear expectations aligned with PBIS Standards and academic ability

• Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding academic goals and expectations

• Responsive and supportive to student academic, social and behavioral needs

• Provide feedback to students across all expectation areas to supports their growth

• Collect data on student academic and behavioral performance

• Provide 1:1 and small group instruction under the direction of teachers

• Provide supervision to students at all times with a focus on safety, accountability and support

• Collaborate with and support teachers in the preparation and delivery of classroom lessons

• Support transition from the cottage environment to school environment by supporting students regarding preparation for the school day and daily living goals

• Develop a working knowledge of student needs, levels of functioning and interventions to support students toward individual and programmatic goals

• Maintain high standards of personal, professional and ethical behavior

• The ability to identify student needs within the classroom environment and provide the appropriate support needed to increase positive behaviors and engagement

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Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in education or related field.

• 2 years’ experience working with youth with learning differences and special needs.

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

Posted Date3 weeks ago(12/20/2024 3:48 PM)

Requisition ID2024-41463

CategoryEducation

Position TypeFull-Time

RemoteNo

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.

Salary : $1,560 - $25,000