Special Education Classroom Aide

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

Founded in 1959 and located on a beautiful 28-acre campus in Malvern, PA, The Vanguard School and Services (VSS) are dedicated to the growth and development of children and young adults with a variety of special needs. Through a collaborative and holistic approach to each individual served by the continuum of educational, recreation, and employment services offered, VSS commits to helping all students and participants develop a strong sense of self-worth in their communities in an environment driven by respect, appreciation, learning, and growth.

Are you looking for a career that makes your heart smile on a daily basis? Come and work with our amazing students and staff at The Vanguard School!

Classroom Aide

• Program/Dept: Vanguard
• Reports to: Program Coordinator
• Position Type: 10 Month, Full-Time
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:45AM to 3:30PM
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Location: The Vanguard School and Services

Minimum 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all constituents (administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and others).
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to use computers and perform clerical skills at a proficient level.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• The Classroom Aide supports a certified teacher with preparing instructional materials, implementing lesson plans, reinforcing instruction/tutoring, monitoring student behavior, and documenting student progress throughout the school day.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively assist in implementing lesson plans, reinforcing instruction/tutoring, and documenting student progress of assigned students throughout the school day.
• Observe, monitor, and redirect behavior of assigned students during regular classroom time, special class times, transition periods, and on field trips according to school and program procedures. Maintain accurate records on student progress and behavior for school programs and outside agencies as required.
• Accompany assigned students to art, music, physical education, computer classes, and special events and provide assistance to the specialty teacher during class as needed.
• Accompany assigned students to individual and group therapy sessions as needed.
• Assist the teacher with testing, recordkeeping, and progress monitoring for assigned students.
• Under the teacher's direction, communicate with parents and staff regarding student progress. Participate in interdisciplinary and inter-agency meetings as required.
• Provide a nurturing environment for all students. Enforce school policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner to ensure the health and safety of all students. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment.
• Supervise students in the absence of the teacher whenever necessary.
• Serve as a mentor for new staff members and a source of information and help for substitute teachers assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Demonstrate competency in each of the VSS core values: Communication and Listening, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork.
• Comply with all organizational policies and procedures including those stated in the VSS Policies & Procedures manual and additional verbal and written communications provided to staff members.
• Maintain a professional, confidential and ethical relationship with administrators, colleagues, parents, students, and others at all times.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service activities, and other meetings as required.
• Maintain proper credentials for assignment and remain educationally informed in all related areas including PDE regulations and state/national standards through continued professional study and attending workshops and conferences.
• Actively participate in at least 20 hours of staff development activities directly related to the job assignment during each school year.
• Perform related duties, special assignments and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO
• 100% short and long-term disabilities
• a robust Employee Assistance Program
• a generous annual contribution to each employees' 403(b)
• team-building events
• staff outings
• working alongside professionals who care deeply about our mission and core values: Communication and Listening, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork

The Vanguard School and Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment, be sure to let us know.