Special Education Classroom Assistant

• Position Type:
  PARAPROFESSIONAL/ Classroom Assistant
• Date Posted:
  6/27/2024
• Location:
  
  Y.A.L.E. School of Philadelphia Inc

We are looking for outstanding individuals who thrive in a compassionate, team‑oriented environment. We believe in giving our staff a healthy work‑life balance. We provide traditional health benefits, paid school holidays and a retirement plan that can’t be beat.

Benefits include:
Competitive Pay;
Low‑cost Medical Insurance including Vision and Prescription, option for Dental, HSA;
Paid Time Off;
Employee Referral Bonuses; 401K Retirement Plan;
Tuition Reimbursement;
Career Counseling and Advancement;
Staff Recognition and Prizes.

School holidays are plentiful and are included in your salary (paid days off!)

This is a 10‑month position with the option to work ESY;
Hours are 8am-3pm (35 hour work week)

• Have a High School Diploma
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate and instruct students.
• Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Showcase expertise and experience in using 21st Century based/Web 2.0 technology tools and protocols.

The Classroom Assistant and Aide at Y.A.L.E. School assumes the professional responsibility for providing supervision of assigned students in a safe, supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Classroom Assistant work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents.

In addition, the Classroom Assistant and Aide will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the implementation of a School Wide Positive Behavior Support system and the recording of daily behavioral data and addressing the needs of diverse learners through classroom environment, leadership and professionalism.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.