Therapeutic Teaching Assistant — PBIS & Sanctuary Support

Glade Run Lutheran Services; Utica (Venango County); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with agency match

Tuition reimbursement

New Hire Incentive bonus

Job summary

Glade Run Academy in Utica, PA is seeking a full‑time, 10‑month role to support teachers and students in a therapeutic PBIS/Sanctuary environment. Work hours are 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with a pay rate of $17.00–$17.75 per hour.

You will assist with classroom management, complete required paperwork promptly, build healthy relationships with students, staff and parents, and participate in SNCD assessments and agency trainings under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, or education, OR a high school diploma with relevant experience.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or adults in educational or mental health settings.
• Audio/visual/verbal communication skills for client supervision and essential functions.
• Discretion and judgment in performing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with classroom management.
• Complete required paperwork promptly.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with students, staff, and parents.
• Build healthy, therapeutic relationships with students.
• Communicate professionally, ensuring awareness of all school communications.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Meet regularly with the supervisor.
• Practice PBIS and Sanctuary models of intervention.
• Collaborate on SNCD assessments for each student.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion and judgment

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in human services, psychology, or education

High school diploma with relevant experience

Tools

Crisis Intervention Training

Job description

Glade Run Academy in Utica, PA is seeking a full‑time, 10‑month role to support teachers and students in a therapeutic PBIS/Sanctuary environment. Work hours are 7:30am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday, with a pay rate of $17.00–$17.75 per hour.

You will assist with classroom management, complete required paperwork promptly, build healthy relationships with students, staff and parents, and participate in SNCD assessments and agency trainings under supervision.