Teacher Assistant - Corrections Education (Student Services)

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

PSERS retirement benefit

Paid time off

Job summary

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit seeks a Teacher Assistant to support teachers in the Office of Student Services for students at the Montgomery County Youth Center (MCYC). The role involves instructional support, behavior management, data collection, and assisting with individualized education programs in a secure correctional education setting.

Responsibilities include supporting daily lessons, preparing materials, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED; willingness to obtain PA Paraeducator Credential within one year.
• Associates degree or 48 credits or two years of post-secondary education; Bachelor's preferred.
• Background in special education or behavior support is preferred.
• Experience using data to monitor student progress and working with online learning systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to teachers and assist with daily lessons and activities.
• Support small-group and individual academic needs and materials prep.
• Assist with data collection, progress monitoring, and record keeping while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support 1:1 or small-group student supervision and transitions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in trainings.

Skills

Data collection

Behavior support

Special education support

Teamwork

Instructional support

Confidentiality

CPI training

Online learning platforms

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or higher / 48 credits

Bachelor's Degree preferred

PA Paraeducator Credential within 1 year

Tools

Online learning systems

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Teacher Assistant to work within the Office of Student Services at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. The Teacher Assistant supports teachers in delivering educational programming to students placed at the Montgomery County Youth Center (MCYC). The position supports instruction, behavior support, data collection, classroom organization, and the implementation of individualized education programs in a secure correctional education setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required (must be willing to obtain the PA Paraeducator Credential of Competency Certificate within one year)
• Associates degree or higher OR completion of two (2) years of post-secondary education OR 48 credit hours from an accredited college or university; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Background in special education/RBT preferred
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced in taking student data; experience utilizing direct-instruction programs, and experience using online learning systems.
• Must appropriately handle confidential information, enjoy working with students with disabilities, establish and maintain a rapport with students, and able to understand the needs and feelings of students.
• Visual acuity to read whiteboard, student work, and printed materials.
• Auditory acuity to hear spoken word, ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, be courteous and able to deal effectively with people, able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to cope with needs and behavior patterns of children, able to withstand emotional stress, must have a warm, friendly, helpful personality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision, ability to read, write, and do simple computation.
• Ability to complete CPI/Safety Cares training.
• Ability to work independently, make work-related decisions, and exercise good judgement with student interaction.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Instructional Support
  • Assist teachers in implementing daily lessons and instructional activities
  • Provide small-group and individual academic support
  • Assist with the preparation of instructional materials and assignments
  • Support online learning and direct-instruction programs
• Behavior and Classroom Management
  • Support classroom routines and expectations
  • Utilize strategies for behavior within behavior support plans
  • Assist with de-escalation and redirection strategies
• Data Collection and Documentation
  • Collect academic and behavioral data
  • Assist with record keeping and progress monitoring as directed by the classroom teacher
  • Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Student Support and Supervision
  • Provide 1:1 or small-group support
  • Assist with organization and transitions
  • Support academic, social, and life skills
• Collaboration
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Attend meetings and trainings as directed

Location

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit has classrooms located throughout Montgomery County, PA. For more information visit: https://mciu.org/office-of-student-services/.

• Montgomery County Youth Center (540 Port Indian Rd. Eagleville, PA)

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7-7.5 hours/day, 10 months (194 days/year)

Hourly Rate

Starting at $27.27 - $22.35/hour, based on education and experience

An additional $1.00/hour stipend for valid PA Teaching Certification

About Us

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System).
• Paid time off benefits.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.