Teaching Assistant - Ten Month - Utica

Glade Run Lutheran Services in; Utica (Venango County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Breakfast and lunch provided

New hire incentive bonus

Employee referral program

Geneva College tuition discount

Capella University scholarships

Job summary

Glade Run Academy seeks a Teaching Assistant for a ten-month role following the school calendar in Utica, PA. The position supports classroom management, student supervision, and therapeutically grounded interactions within a Sanctuary-model framework.

The role requires a relevant degree or equivalent experience, willingness to undergo Crisis/Physical Intervention training, and readiness to meet PA clearance requirements. Competitive benefits and a supportive work culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate in human services, psychology, or education; or HS diploma with relevant experience.
• Able to supervise clients with audio/visual/verbal skills.
• Must complete Crisis/Physical Intervention training.
• Must be at least 21 to transport students.
• Must have PA clearances (State Police, Child Abuse, FBI).

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with classroom management.
• Complete required paperwork promptly.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with students and staff.
• Build therapeutic relationships with students.
• Attend required trainings and meet with Supervisor.
• Practice PBIS and Sanctuary models of intervention.
• In collaboration with the classroom teacher, conduct a Strengths-Needs-Cultural-Discovery on every student.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervision

Discretion and judgment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in human services/psychology/education or related field

Associate Degree in human services/psychology/education

High School diploma with relevant experience

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Ten Month - Utica (Education)

*Work for a company that cares and receive a bonus! Teaching Assistants may be eligible for a $1000 new hire incentive bonus if hired and meet all qualifications.

Glade Run Academy is an educational option for students in grades K through 12 who require specialized educational programs due to behavioral health, academic and developmental concerns. Our innovative programs are designed to help students succeed academically and behaviorally. Creating an environment for therapeutic progress is paramount to achieving success for students. Our philosophy is that every interaction with a child is an opportunity to help them learn, grow and heal. The Teaching Assistant is a 10-Month position following the school calendar.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in human service, psychology, or education field; OR a High School diploma with experience working with children, adolescents or adults required, preferably in an education, mental health or social service setting.
• Must have audio/visual/verbal skills to provide supervision for clients and to perform essential job functions.
• Must have physical dexterity in order to assist in client physical interventions if necessary.
• Must complete and pass agency Crisis/Physical Intervention training.
• Must have the ability to continually exercise discretion and judgment in performing job responsibilities.
• Must be able to adjust hours to job requirements.
• Must have access to a telephone.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be at least age 21 due to need to transport students/clients.
• Must be eligible for PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance, FBI clearance and Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form.

What You’ll Do:

• Assistteacher with classroom management.
• Completerequired paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Maintainappropriate boundaries with students, staff and parents.
• Buildhealthy, therapeutic relationships with students.
• Possessprofessional communication skills that include awareness of all school communications.
• Attendall required agency and program trainings.
• Meetwith Supervisor on a regular basis.
• Practicethe principles of PBIS and Sanctuary models of intervention.
• In collaboration with the classroom teacher, conducta Strengths-Needs-Cultural-Discovery (SNCD) on every student.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401K offerings with agency match at $1.00 per dollar contributed up to 4% of salary
• Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Paid school break time during the school year according to the school calendar
• Teacher to Student Ratios of 2 (Teacher and Teaching Assistant) to 8
• Paid breakfast and lunch daily
• New Hire Incentive Bonuses
• Employee Referral Bonus Incentives
• Employee Discount Program
• Approved Agency for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Partnership with Geneva College offering a 25% tuition discount on select degree programs
• Partnership with Capella University offering scholarships, tuition discounts, and free professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for membership to civic/community organizations
• As of August 31, 2024, a CARF Three-Year Accreditation has been awarded to Glade Run Lutheran Services for the following (programs/services): Case Management/Services Coordination: Mental Health (Adults, Children and Adolescents), Intensive Family-Based Services: Mental Health (Children and Adolescents), Outpatient Treatment: Mental Health (Adults, Children and Adolescents), Outpatient Treatment: Psychosocial Rehabilitation (Adults), Partial Hospitalization: Mental Health (Children and Adolescents)
• Glade Run is Sanctuary certified - we provide a supportive, respectful environment for our clients and our staff where shared governance, open communication, social learning and responsibility, non-violence, emotional intelligence, and growth and change are paramount in all aspects of our programming.

Job Location:

Utica, PA

Position Type:

Full-Time/Regular - This is a 10-Month position following the school calendar

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

Who We Are:

Founded in 1854 by the Rev. Dr. William Passavant in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, Glade Run has evolved over the last 170 years to meet the changing and increasingly challenging needs of children, adults and families throughout Western Pennsylvania and beyond. Last year, Glade Run served over 7,000 individuals with impactful, innovative services in school, home, and community based settings.

Glade Run uses the Sanctuary Model as our blueprint for clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed community while applying the following Sanctuary commitments within all aspects of our programming: Nonviolence, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Democracy, Open Communication, Social Responsibility, and Growth and Change. Our recognition that trauma is pervasive in the experience of human beings forms the basis for Glade Run's culture as we focus not only on the individuals in which we serve, but equally on our staff and the systems who provide their treatment. Glade Run is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in human service, psychology, or education field; OR a High School diploma with experience working with children, adolescents or adults required, preferably in an education, mental health or social service setting.
• Must have audio/visual/verbal skills to provide supervision for clients and to perform essential job functions.
• Must have physical dexterity in order to assist in client physical interventions if necessary.
• Must complete and pass agency Crisis/Physical Intervention training.
• Must have the ability to continually exercise discretion and judgment in performing job responsibilities.
• Must be able to adjust hours to job requirements.
• Must have access to a telephone.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be at least age 21 due to need to transport students/clients.
• Must be eligible for PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse History clearance, FBI clearance and Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form.