Classroom Aide - Merakey

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Classroom Aide to join our team at our program in Altoona, PA.

Position Details and Duties

Classroom Aide is a school employee who works under the direction of a certified Special Education Teacher to support and assist in providing instructional programs and services to children with disabilities or eligible young children. The support and assistance include one-on-one, or group review of material taught by certificated staff, classroom management, and implementation of positive behavioral support plans. Services may be provided in a special education class, regular class, or instructional setting as provided in the students’ IEP.


* Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, etc. as assigned by the
* classroom teacher.
* Supervise students in designated areas and as assigned (e.g. hallways, bathrooms, cafeterias,
* playground, gym, field trips, etc.).
* Monitor all classroom students’ performance and record relevant data daily to assess progress.
* Assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
* Participate in parent – teacher conferences, as appropriate.
* Assist in bus loading and unloading of students from transportation.
* Will fulfill duties of a Behavior Technician as needed.
* Other appropriate duties as assigned to meet programmatic needs.



To make a difference in a child’s life – apply today at www.merakey.org/careers

Earn $16.35 an hour. Fulltime Monday – Friday (school hours)

Requisition number: 95982

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!


* DailyPay
* Work/Life Balance
* Flexible Schedules
* Cell Phone Discount Plans
* Employee Referral Bonuses
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Care.com Membership

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!



The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

Required:


* Minimum High school diploma/GED and
* Meet a rigorous standard of quality through completion of Credential of Competency for Special Education Para-educators in Pennsylvania
* 5 years’ relevant verifiable experience.

Or


* Have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study; or
* Possess an associate degree or higher.
* 1 – 3 years relevant verifiable experience

Associate degree or higher is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled