Personal Care Assistant/Teaching Assistant School Age K-8

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals of Southwestern Pennsylvania is seeking compassionate Personal Care Assistants to support students in our charter school program, providing individualized behavioral and educational support to help each child reach their full potential.

You’ll work closely with a Licensed Behavior Specialist to implement Positive Behavior Support Plans, collect data, and teach meaningful replacement skills that promote independence and success.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in working with children with developmental or behavioral needs.
• Ability to follow behavior plans and use positive behavior strategies.
• Flexibility to work one-on-one with a student or in a classroom support role.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies and interventions outlined in students’ Positive Behavior Support Plans
• Collect behavioral data and assist with progress monitoring
• Support classroom instruction and promote positive engagement
• Teach and reinforce communication, social, and self-regulation skills
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to create a nurturing learning environment

Skills

Behavioral needs

Behavior plan adherence

Flexibility

Communication & teamwork

Education

Associate degree or higher

40 hour RBT training

Job description

Personal Care Assistant/Teaching Assistant School Age K-8

• Full-time
• Department: Program (Behavior)
• Compensation: USD 18.24 - USD 23.26 - hourly

Easterseals of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. We primarily serve children from birth to 8 years with a variety of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida and physical and developmental delays. Our services include Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs. Our team combines expertise and passion to provide exceptional services to meet the needs of every client we serve. Join our community of like-minded individuals, to make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and independence. Be part of our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play and their communities.

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Easterseals of Southwestern Pennsylvania is looking for compassionate, motivated Personal Care Assistants to join our growing team! In this role, you’ll support students in our partnered charter school program, providing individualized behavioral and educational support to help each child reach their full potential.

Our charter school program serves school-age children with IEPs who benefit from one-on-one or small-group support. You’ll work closely with a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) to implement Positive Behavior Support Plans, collect data, and teach meaningful, functional replacement skills that promote independence and success.

What You’ll Do

• Implement strategies and interventions outlined in students’ Positive Behavior Support Plans
• Collect behavioral data and assist with progress monitoring
• Support classroom instruction and promote positive engagement
• Teach and reinforce communication, social, and self-regulation skills
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to create a nurturing learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience or interest in working with children with developmental or behavioral needs
• Ability to follow behavior plans and use positive behavior strategies
• Flexibility to work one-on-one with a student or in a classroom support role
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits & Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related field and/or completion of a 40 hour RBT training course
• Experience working with children with disabilities and/or challenging behavior preferred.
• CPR/First aid certification preferred.
• Reliable transportation is required for possible travel to additional school sites.

Equal Opportunity Statement

• Easterseals of Southwestern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
• Please review the background check requirements information located on the “Careers” page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals/
• Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.

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