Classroom Aide

Merakey; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 20,684 - 29,459; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

DailyPay access

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Classroom Aide in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This role supports certified Special Education Teachers in providing instructional programs for children with disabilities. The Aide will assist in classroom management, prepare lesson materials, and supervise students in various contexts.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of post-secondary education and 1-3 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers $18.20/hour and generous benefits, making a meaningful impact in children's lives.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years relevant verifiable experience.
• Experience with children with disabilities or eligible young children.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in providing instructional services to children.
• Prepare lesson materials and displays as assigned.
• Supervise students in designated areas such as hallways and playground.
• Monitor classroom performance and record data daily.
• Assist children in mastering learning concepts.
• Participate in parent‑teacher conferences as appropriate.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading of students.

Skills

Classroom management

Implementation of positive behavioral support plans

Experience in providing instructional programs

Supervising students

Education

Completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study or associate degree

Job description

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Required:

• Have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study; or
• Possess an associate degree or higher.
• 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.

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.

To make a difference in a child’s life – apply today at www.merakey.org/careers

Earn $18.20/hour. Fulltime Monday‑Friday 8:00 am – 3:30 pm.

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. Merakey strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.