Special Education Aide - Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf
Pressley Ridge
Location
Robinson Township, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
The aide assists the teaching team in implementing Individual Education Plans and behavioral management strategies within the classroom. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation of activities and ensuring the continuous safety of all students.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess required state clearances, including FBI and child abuse background checks, and a valid driver's license. Proficiency in American Sign Language is required, or the willingness to complete coursework to achieve proficiency after hire.
Job description
Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.
Pressley Ridge Benefits
- The well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. At Pressley Ridge, we strive to provide the most competitive and comprehensive employee benefit programs that are affordable and help you and your family achieve and maintain your best possible health.
- Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% employer match
- Prescription coverage
- Dental and vision plans
- Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
- Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
- Wellness incentive (up to $250)
- 403b with up to 9% employer give/match
- Free life insurance and AD&D
- Paid vacation time (12-month employees eligible)
- Paid sick time (up to 15 days)
- Paid holidays including a birthday holiday
- Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Position Summary
This opportunity is for our School for the Deaf in Pittsburgh, PA and assists the teaching staff in assuring the effective implementation of the Individual Education and behavioral plans of students in the classroom.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Assists the teaching team in the effective implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and behavioral classroom management. 2. Assures comprehensive documentation of program activities. 3. Assures the continuing development of professional skills. 4. Assures the continuous safety of all students.
- Qualification
- Clearances. State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
- Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance, if applicable.
- Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf - Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) required. Applicants not meeting the minimum ASL proficiency are required to complete coursework and meet the minimum proficiency after hire.
- Working Conditions
- Physical Demands. This position requires a moderate to high level of physical activity. Must meet minimum requirements for Hearing, Speech and Vision. Hearing not applicable for the School for the Deaf.
- Environmental. School and community.
- Working Hours. As assigned.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical coverage
- Paid sick time
- Paid vacation time
- Employee assistance program
- Prescription coverage
- Health savings account
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Wellness incentive
- 403b retirement plan
- Dependent care flexible savings account
