Special Education Classroom Assistant

Y.A.L.E. School NJ; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Low-cost Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Y.A.L.E. School NJ in Philadelphia is looking for a compassionate Classroom Assistant to supervise students and support a positive classroom environment. This role requires excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills. The ideal candidate must have a High School Diploma and be able to relate well with students, staff, and parents. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan. Join us in fostering academic excellence and supporting diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills to relate well with students and staff.
• Ability to motivate and instruct students.
• Experience with 21st Century/Web 2.0 technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of assigned students in a supportive classroom climate.
• Collaborate with school staff and parents.
• Implement a School Wide Positive Behavior Support system.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology tools proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Why Work at Y.A.L.E. School?

We are looking for outstanding individuals who thrive in a compassionate, team-oriented environment. We believe in giving our staff a healthy work-life balance. We provide traditional health benefits, paid school holidays, excellent work hours and a retirement plan that can’t be beat.

School holidays are plentiful and are included in your salary (paid days off!)

This is a 10-month position with the option to work ESY; Hours are 8am-3pm (35 hour work week)

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Low-cost Medical Insurance including Vision and Prescription, option for Dental, HSA
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Bonuses401K Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Counseling and Advancement
• Staff Recognition and Prizes
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Job Requirements

• Have a High School Diploma
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate and instruct students.
• Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Showcase expertise and experience in using 21st Century based/Web 2.0 technology tools and protocols.

Job Description

The Classroom Assistant and Aide at Y.A.L.E. School assumes the professional responsibility for providing supervision of assigned students in a safe, supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Classroom Assistant work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents.

In addition, the Classroom Assistant and Aide will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the implementation of a School Wide Positive Behavior Support system and the recording of daily behavioral data and addressing the needs of diverse learners through classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.