Teacher Assistant - Mapleton School, Lower Merion Township

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!

 

Being a Teacher Assistant at Devereux has it's advantages!

As a Teacher Assistant  you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. The Mapleton School located in Malvern, PA is seeking Teacher Assistants to provide direct behavioral intervention to students. We offer an environment that is supportive, educational and clinically focused. 

 

* All Teacher Assistant positions are 52 week positions*

 

Every day as a Teacher Assistant you will....

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

You will be offered:

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am -4pm [52 week position]

Compensation: $41,600 - $47, 424 annually (based upon experience)

Training, growth and development opportunities

BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days)

The Mapleton School located in Malvern, PA offers education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student’s progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program. Devereux’s approved private schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work 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. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals.

 

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Qualifications:
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 preferred.

 

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.