Teacher Assistant - Mapleton School

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Teacher Assistant, where you’ll support students in a dynamic educational environment. This role emphasizes behavioral interventions and collaboration with a dedicated team to foster a safe and effective learning atmosphere. You will engage with students, helping them achieve their educational goals through structured programs and individualized support. Enjoy a rewarding career that offers professional growth, a supportive community, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Training and Development Opportunities

Benefit Eligibility after 30 Days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred in Special Education.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure student safety and assist in classroom environments.
• Work with Special Education Teachers to implement programs.
• Perform data collection and record keeping.

Skills

Behavioral Intervention

Data Collection

Classroom Management

Collaboration with Special Education Teachers

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's 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 Mapleton School located in Malvern, PA is seeking Teacher Assistants to provide direct behavioral intervention to students. We offer an environment that is supportive, educational, and clinically focused.

* All Teacher Assistant positions are 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

You will be offered:

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm [52-week position]
• Compensation: $41,600 - $47,424 annually (based upon experience)
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Training, growth, and development opportunities
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

The Mapleton School located in Malvern, PA offers an education 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 day students 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.

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.

Posted Date: 2 days ago (4/10/2025 11:21 AM)

Requisition ID: 2025-43696

Category: Education

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion, and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.