Teacher Assistant

Teacher Assistant•Brandywine School and Cares School West Chester, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22530666 Summary West Chester, PA In-Person Competitive Salary 1 Years Experience Bachelor's degree No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description As a Teacher Assistant you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. The Brandywine School located in West Chester, 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 year long 52 week positions• Every day as a Teacher Assistant you will.... Ensure student safety Assist in establishing classroom environments that is 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 Special Education Teacher Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives You will be offered:

Schedule:

Monday•Friday, 8am•4pm

Compensation:

$41,600•$47, 424 annually(based upon experience) Training, growth and development opportunities A great team environment!

BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT

(1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org ASCEND•Career Accelerator Program The Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA offers 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 a day student, or as a 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. Must be 21 years old Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults•and their families•every year.

Our Mission:

Devereux changes lives•by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Additional Details

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