Impactful Special Education Classroom Aide (Full-Time)

The Vanguard School & Services; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Vanguard School and Services in Malvern, PA seeks a Classroom Aide to support teachers and students with instructional materials, lesson reinforcement, and progress documentation. This role requires engaging with students with special needs and collaborating with staff across classrooms and therapy sessions.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or two years of college with experience, and paraeducator training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or high school graduate with two years' experience working with children with special needs in an organized setting.
• Paraeducator training is preferred.
• Ability to engage intellectually and physically in all components of the educational process.

Responsibilities

• Support a certified teacher with preparing instructional materials, implementing lesson plans, reinforcing instruction, tutoring, and documenting student progress throughout the school day.
• Actively assist in implementing lesson plans, reinforcing instruction, tutoring, and documenting student progress for assigned students.
• Observe, monitor, and redirect behavior of assigned students during various classes and field trips, maintaining records as required.
• Accompany students to art, music, PE, computer classes, and therapy sessions, providing assistance to the teachers as needed.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college

Tools

Computers

Job description

The Vanguard School and Services in Malvern, PA seeks a Classroom Aide to support teachers and students with instructional materials, lesson reinforcement, and progress documentation. This role requires engaging with students with special needs and collaborating with staff across classrooms and therapy sessions.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or two years of college with experience, and paraeducator training is preferred.