Teacher Assistant- Martin Luther School at Gemma Services

Gemma Services; Curry Hill (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a committed team at Martin Luther School as a Teaching Assistant, where you will provide vital support to teachers and help students with unique learning needs. In this full-time position, you will facilitate a nurturing environment, helping students grow academically and socially, and ensuring they thrive in a structured and supportive setting.

Benefits

3 health insurance plans included

2 dental plans to choose from

Educational assistance for professional development

403b retirement plan with organizational match

Short and Long-term Disability coverage

Generous paid time off

Funding for employee self-care activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one supervision of a child.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports.
• Run groups to assist students with problem solving.

Skills

Facilitate social skills groups

Interpersonal relations

Physical restraint of children

Risk assessment protocol

Lead small group academic instruction

Understanding of emotionally challenged children

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology or related fields

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Teacher Assistant- Martin Luther School at Gemma Services

Job Category: Education Martin Luther School

Requisition Number: ASSIS001016

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• Posted : February 2, 2024
• Full-Time

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Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, USA

Description

Because Everyone Matters at Martin Luther School at Gemma Services we are Rooted in Community and Inspired by Possibility!

Why consider joining us as our new Teaching Assistant?

Martin Luther School, as part of Gemma Services, is an approved private school that is committed to providing high-quality, individualized education to students with unique learning needs. Our School provides a comprehensive program for students who need emotional support and is designed to allow our students to confidently engage in personalized, purposeful learning, joyfully celebrate individual and collective success, and respectfully challenge self and others to grow.

Our mission is to instruct the mind, engage the heart, and empower the will. We use a holistic educational approach to address the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of children in kindergarten through 12th grade.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact on students’ educational journeys by ensuring access to a nurturing and structured learning environment.

General Responsibilities:

The Teaching Assistant position is responsible for providing assistance to teachers and students in the development of strategies to achieve academic, behavioral, and social goals. The Teaching Assistant is an active participant in Teaching and Clinical Services meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing one-to-one supervision of a child.
• Coordinating work within the school, and the Residential Treatment Program.
• Complying with operating policies and procedures established for the assigned function.
• Maintaining appropriate records and providing assigned reports.
• Responsible for running groups and assisting students to problem solve and reinforce positive behavior.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology or related fields preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Top Skill(s):

• Ability to facilitate social skills groups Proficient interpersonal relations and communication
• Ability to participate in physical restraint of children
• Knowledge of risk assessment protocol
• Ability to lead small group academic instruction
• Knowledge and understanding of socially and emotionally challenged children and/or children with autism.

Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year of related experience is normally required.

Benefits include:

• 3 health insurance plans included, one at no cost to the employee!
• 2 dental plans to choose from
• Educational assistance for professional development and Act 48/CEUs
• 403b retirement plan with organizational match
• Group Term Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Short and Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and Personal Holidays
• Funding for employee self-care activities

If you are passionate about education, student advocacy, and admissions management, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of MLS and the students we serve.

Come experience what it means to be part of a special education team!

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