Teacher Assistant - Brandywine School

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Teacher Assistants to join their multi-disciplinary team in an educational setting. This role involves providing direct behavioral interventions to students, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate with Special Education Teachers to implement individualized programs, fostering student growth and development. With a commitment to innovative education strategies, this organization offers a supportive atmosphere where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children. If you are dedicated to helping individuals with special needs thrive, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Training and Development Opportunities

Great Team Environment

Benefit Eligibility After 30 Days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Special Education preferred.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure student safety and assist in classroom environments.
• Support PBIS goals and implement skill acquisition programs.

Skills

Behavioral Intervention

Data Collection

Classroom Management

Collaboration with Special Education Teachers

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Job description

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with children within an educational environment that is focused on the most current behavior interventions and use of PBIS? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Teacher Assistant at Devereux has its advantages!

As a Teacher Assistant, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. The Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA is seeking Teacher Assistants to provide direct behavioral intervention to students. We offer an environment that is supportive, educational, and clinically focused.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

* All Teacher Assistant positions are year-long 52-week positions *

Every day as a Teacher Assistant you will:

• Ensure student safety
• Assist in establishing classroom environments that are conducive to maximum learning by maintaining structure and guiding students to socially appropriate behaviors
• Work with the Special Education Teachers to implement skill acquisition and behavioral reduction programs individually and in small groups
• Perform ongoing data collection and record-keeping as directed by the Special Education Teacher
• Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives

You will be offered:

• Compensation: $41,600 - $47,424 annually (based upon experience)
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Training, growth, and development opportunities
• A great team environment!
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

The Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA offers an educational curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student’s progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program. Devereux’s approved private schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student or as part of residential treatment. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Special Education preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders preferred.

Must be 21 years old.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse occurring in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.