Classroom Aide

Merakey; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

DailyPay availability

Tuition reimbursement

Education partnerships

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey seeks a Classroom Aide for our Altoona, PA program to support students with disabilities under a certified Special Education Teacher. You will assist with one-on-one and small-group instruction, manage classrooms, and help implement positive behavioral support plans in various settings per the students’ IEP.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, supervising students, documenting progress, and collaborating with families.

Qualifications

• Have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study or possess an associate degree or higher or has 60 credits
• 1–3 years relevant verifiable experience
• Experience providing instructional programs and services to children with disabilities or eligible young children, classroom management, and implementation of positive behavioral support plans

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, etc., as assigned by the classroom teacher
• Supervise students in designated areas and as assigned (e.g. hallways, bathrooms, cafeterias, playground, gym, field trips)
• Monitor all classroom students’ performance and record relevant data daily to assess progress
• Assist children individually or in small groups to help them master and reinforce learning concepts
• Participate in parent–teacher conferences as appropriate
• Assist in bus loading and unloading of students from transportation
• Fulfill duties of a Behavior Technician as needed
• Other appropriate duties as assigned to meet programmatic needs

Skills

Classroom management

Positive behavioral support

One-on-one instruction

Group instruction support

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 credits

Job description

• Have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study; or
• Possess an associate degree or higher or has 60 credits
• 1 – 3 years relevant verifiable experience
• experience in providing instructional programs and services to children with disabilities or eligible young children, classroom management, and implementation of positive behavioral support plans.

Requirements

• Have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study; or
• Possess an associate degree or higher or has 60 credits
• 1 – 3 years relevant verifiable experience
• experience in providing instructional programs and services to children with disabilities or eligible young children, classroom management, and implementation of positive behavioral support plans.

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Classroom Aide to join our team at our program in Altoona, PA.

Earn UP TO $18.20.

Fulltime Monday- Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm.

Position Details and Duties

The Classroom Aide is a school employee who works under the direction of a certified Special Education Teacher to support and assist in providing instructional programs and services to children with disabilities or eligible young children. The support and assistance include one-on-one, or group review of material taught by certificated staff, classroom management, and implementation of positive behavioral support plans. Services may be provided in a special education class, regular class, or instructional setting as provided in the students’ IEP.

• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, etc. as assigned by the classroom teacher.
• Supervise students in designated areas and as assigned (e.g. hallways, bathrooms, cafeterias, playground, gym, field trips, etc.).
• Monitor all classroom students’ performance and record relevant data daily to assess progress.
• Assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Participate in parent – teacher conferences, as appropriate
• Assist in bus loading and unloading of students from transportation.
• Will fulfill duties of a Behavior Technician as needed.
• Other appropriate duties as assigned to meet programmatic needs.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

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Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!