Instructional Assistant, Full-Time

Behavioral Health Associates; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave for Sick and Personal Days

Choice of Two Medical Plans

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support students diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disorders. This role involves tutoring, monitoring progress, and performing clerical duties to enhance classroom learning. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience working with children, alongside effective communication skills. Benefits include paid leave, health insurance options, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/students.
• Paraeducator experience preferred.
• Ability to express effectively in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom policies and assist in instruction.
• Tutor students and monitor their progress.
• Perform clerical duties and operate classroom equipment.

Skills

Student support

Effective communication

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders to empower the students in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.

We currently have an opening for an Instructional Assistant.

Position Goal

Under the direction of the program director, assist certified teacher in reinforcing instruction to individuals or small groups of students; this includes monitoring and reporting student progress. Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of the academic program; other related duties as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and maintain classroom policies.
• Tutor individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in the administering and scoring a variety of tests according to student performance and behavior.
• Perform routine clerical duties; operate classroom and office equipment including computers, copy machines, and other equipment.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
• Direct group activities of students assigned; assist in monitoring students as directed.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Assist in establishing Restorative Circles and implement the theory behind Restorative Practices in the classroom daily.
• Assist in academic and behavioral charting, establishing classroom rules, and enforcing the TALID System.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Paraeducator experience from a previous school or agency is preferred
• Experience in working with children/students
• Utilizes effective written and oral expression
• Basic computer literacy

Benefits

• Full Time
• Paid Leave for Sick and Personal Days
• Days Off During School Holidays and Breaks
• Paid Year Round
• Choice of Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid: Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3% of your Annual Salary
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please complete BHA's Employment Application for Support Staff (Non-Teaching Positions).

BHA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. BHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.