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1210 Genesee Lake School Oconomowoc Development Training Center of Wisconsin LLC
Special Education Teachers Aide
Job Description
Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives. Overview Genesee Lake School, a MyPath company, is a nationally recognized employee-owned provider of educational, vocational, and therapeutic residential services. These programs support adolescents, teenagers and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and complex trauma. Your work will help them live their best lives, all while carving a career path for yourself as an employee-owner at MyPath. To succeed in this role, you must show an understanding of the emotional and developmental disabilities of the students you serve. When you join our team, you will be enrolled in our training program designed to build the skills and confidence needed to meet your job requirements and build your career with us. As an Instructional Aide , you will: Meet with classroom teacher and/or immediate supervisor to discuss daily activities, academics, behaviors, social and/or medical concerns related to the students. Complete and submit paperwork, lesson plans, instructional data, and behavior data in a timely fashion as scheduled per students assigned. Use Agency-approved treatment techniques in supervising and educating students. Demonstrate familiarity with behavior management and behavior education techniques used at GLS. Act as a role model and set an appropriate example for students, staff, and the community. Demonstrate familiarity with curriculum by using resources to implement students' program under the direction and training of the classroom teacher and the Education/Learning Coordinator. Engage students in active learning. Provide constructive criticism and feedback for staff working within the classroom setting and ensures that Education Department policies are withheld.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 21 years old High School Diploma or equivalent R equired; Bachelor's degree in related field preferred At least one year of experience working with special needs students preferred Is eligible for Instructional Aide license through the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction A demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and effectively solve problems Ability to remain calm under pressure while maintaining self-composure and self-control Effective working alone and as a member of a teamSchedule & Benefit Information Hours:
7:30am-3:30pm, Monday- Friday during the Regular School year
- Summer School hours: 7:30am
- 1:30pm, Monday
- Thursday (30 days) All full-time employees of Genesee Lake School are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Dental Vision Medical FSA Dependent Care FSA 401(k) Education Assistance Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Pay Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Company Paid Life and AD&D Voluntary Life Insurance Pet Insurance Emergency Travel Assistance Guardian Angels Program (GAP) Student Loan Paydown Assistance Free meals & coffee Additional Information MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,808 / year median in Wisconsin
+4% projected growth