Special Education Classroom Assistant

Position Type:
PARAPROFESSIONAL/Classroom Assistant

Date Posted:
6/27/2024

Location:
Y.A.L.E. School of Philadelphia Inc
WHY WORK AT Y.A.L.E. SCHOOL?

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, excellent work hours 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)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The Classroom Assistant or Aide shall:

• 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Benefits:

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