Classroom Aide

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 Philadelphia,
PA.

 

Earn UP TO $19.00.
Fulltime Monday- Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm.


Position Details and Duties

The 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

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security,
and work-life balance, including:

* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare
advocacy support.
* Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for
employee contributions.
* DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
* On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
* Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
* Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee
Assistance Program (EAP).
* Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
* Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and
lifestyle.
* Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package -
https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
[https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]

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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo]
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!

Qualifications

At minimum, a Classroom Aide shall meet one of the following qualifications per
Chapter 14.105: 

1. i. Have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary studyOR
2. Possessan associate degreeOR 

iii.         Meet a rigorous standard of quality through completion of
Credential of Competency for  

            Special Education Paraeducators in Pennsylvania and 5 years of
relative experience. 

 

Associate degree or higher is preferred. 

 

High School Diploma or GED

3-5 years experience