Para Educator

Green Tree School & Services is a non-profit state-licensed agency that provides education, therapeutic and clinical support to children with autism disorder and severe emotional disabilities. At Green Tree School & Services, all students are instructed based on their IEP goals and the appropriate state standards as defined but the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a mission-driven organization? Do you want to join a fast-growing company with excellent benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and so much more?

Green Tree School & Services is seeking a qualified Para Educator to assist the teacher in teaching and mentoring students. This is a full-time, ten-month position assisting the classroom teacher in the implementation of an instructional program and best practices of students with emotional disturbances and or autism.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher in implementing the Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Work closely with teachers as a member of the team to continually modify a student’s program.

Work with individual students or group of students under the supervisor of the teacher.

Assist with group experience in classes assigned.

Maintain current records on the student.

Reinforce new and existing skills in classes assigned.

Proactively anticipate the needs of the student.

Prepare classroom materials when not already available

Plan and confer with classroom teachers

Assist in preparation of instructional materials

Assist in physical care of students including toileting, feeding, and other self – help skills.

Meet all PDE requirements related to a paraprofessional which are subject to change

Work Skills

Must have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study, possess an associate degree or higher, or met a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment

Current Act 34, Act 114 and Act 151 clearances.

Ability to handle and maintain confidential information

Ability to effectively communicate in a verbal and/or written manner.

Ability to handle multiple priorities.

Ability to communicate with coworker, administration, clients, vendors, and others in a courteous and professional manner.

Benefits

Eligible Green Tree School & Services Employees will receive:

Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)

Generous paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company contribution

Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options

Tuition credit program for eligible dependents

Employee Discount Program

Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items

Green Tree School & Services is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about Green Tree School & Services careers and benefits, please visit our website

EducationRequiredSome post college or better