Instructional Aide Jobs – Education Centers

The Watson Institute; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Watson Institute is seeking a Classroom Aide for its special education schools. In this role, you will support students with disabilities by collaborating closely with teachers and the educational team. Successful candidates will have the ability to communicate effectively and provide physical support as needed. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, health coverage, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Professional development opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403b retirement plan with employer contributions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Three years of experience working with children with disabilities.
• Current PA Acts 34, 114, and 151 Clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Support students during instruction and manage classroom activities.
• Participate in planning and developing skills for students.
• Travel between programs to provide necessary support.

Skills

Oral communication

Visual perception

Hearing perception

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor of science/arts degree

Job description

As a Classroom Aide at our Bridgeville or Sewickley special education schools you'll support students with disabilities alongside the special education teacher and educational team.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor of science/arts degree preferred
• Three years experience working with children with disabilities
• Most tasks require oral communication, visual and hearing perception, and the ability to get around the classrooms, cafeteria, gym, campus, etc.
• Supervise students during emergency drills, play periods and community based instruction; the ability to keep up with running children and/or lift, position or assist with lifting students is essential to perform this task
• The essential functions of the job require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching and brisk walking, and which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and material of moderate weight (40 pounds).
• Ability to use the strategies of Comprehensive Crisis Management and Ukeru to physically support students for their safety and the safety of others.
• Current PA Acts 34, 114 and 151 Clearances required
• Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test required

Responsibilities:

• Instructional Planning – review activities and organize materials
• Instructional Management – manage activities, implement review procedures, implement monitoring procedures
• Organizational skills – relate to students, use effective interpersonal skills, participate effectively as a transdisciplinary team member, document activities, contribute to the smooth operation of the Education Center, adhere to safety and health procedures
• Skill Development – participate actively in the supervisory process, engage in skill development activities
• Support all programs – ability to travel to various programs (sites) and provide support
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Benefits:

• Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Ongoing professional development through continued education opportunities, training, and direct staff support
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, and additional voluntary benefits
• 403b retirement plan with employer contributions and match after 1 year of employment