Trauma-Informed Education Assistant: Student Support & De-Escalation

Hampton Academy; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) through Hampton Academy provides trauma-focused support for children and adolescents. The role includes organizing and supervising students, aiding in de-escalation, and assisting with arrival, dismissal, and classroom activities.

Required is a high school diploma (with higher education preferred) and 1–3 years of experience with special needs students. A background check and work authorization are mandatory to begin employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff.
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices.
• Criminal history check and proof of authorization to work in this country.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and supervises students in all settings.
• Assists in de-escalation of students.
• Assists with arrival and dismissal of students.
• Assists students with projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks.
• Supervises children during drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.

Skills

Effective communication

Experience with special needs students

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in education

Job description

Responsibilities

Hampton Academy provides individualized, trauma-focused support and education for children and adolescents ages 6 and older. Our educational program is designed for students who suffer from anxiety, school avoidance, poor social skills, mood disorders and other socio-emotional concerns that interrupt their ability to fully function in a traditional academic setting. Hampton Academy helps students with attaining their goal of returning back to their sending district.

Website: Hampton Academy | Students with Disabilities | HamptonAcademy.com

Job Duties

Organizes and supervises students in all settings
Assists in de-escalation of students
Assists with arrival and dismissal of students.
Assists students with various projects, crafts, and curriculum tasks
Helps with the supervision of children during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
Informs assigned teacher or disciplinarian of any serious infractions of discipline rules by students.
Aids physically handicapped children, particularly those who rely upon appliances and prosthetics.
Attends staff training of Handle with Care procedures and UHS De-escalation
Follows procedures and protocol as outlined in the Hampton Academy Staff Handbook and Policy Manual
Participates in in-service training as directed.
Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the administrator or teacher.
Performs other tasks as requested by the Assistant Director, Executive Director, and/or his/her designee.

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related

services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact, Emilia Henriquez, Human Resources, [phone].

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required;
• Associate, Bachelor’s degree and/or college level coursework in education related field preferred;
• One to three years experience working with special needs children at the middle/high school level (preferably Emotionally Disturbed or Multiple Disabled);
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and school staff;
• Knowledge of diverse needs of children with disabilities and appropriate special education classroom practices;
• Criminal history check and proof of authorization to work in this country required prior to employment.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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