Assistant Teacher for ESY

Reference #: 5001019333306

Assistant Teacher for ESYSchedule: 8am to 4pm M-F days; this is for a 6-week Summer program

Payrate: $19.18/hr

About Elwyn - Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.

Elwyn is currently seeking Assistant Teachers for our summer program to assist the classroom teacher and related service team during the Summer Service Weeks to provide educational instruction to children with developmental disabilities as prescribed in the student's Individual Educational Program (IEP) and in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist classroom teacher and related service team in management and delivery of all aspects of children's programs and instruction

Assist classroom teacher in planning and preparation of instructional activities including selection of instructional and collateral educational materials

The assistant teacher will work with children in groups and 1:1 as assigned

Monitor children's behaviors in the classroom, during lunch and at special activities outside, in the motor room and in the sensory room and provide necessary observations to team members

Prepare daily classroom materials

The assistant teacher actively participates in team meetings and other pertinent discussions of children served by the program

Assist in creating and organizing an optimal classroom environment including, but not limited to, setting up schedules, routines, and workspaces

Collect data specific to progress monitoring and behavior

Participate in development and implementation of IEP goals and objectives

Assist in maintaining consistency and integrity of program by participating in program assessment

The assistant teacher implements curriculum and Individualized Education Programs as developed by the IEP team

Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols

Assist children with daily living skills including, but not limited to, toileting, participation in classroom mealtimes, hygiene activities, and classroom activities involving dressing

Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalency; Associate or bachelor's degree in education, special education, early childhood, psychology, or a related field preferred

Two (2) years' experience working with preschool-age children required; experience working with children with developmental disabilities preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate assessment tools and practices for children ages three to five preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate IEP development and service delivery practices for children ages three to five preferred

Knowledge of positive behavior supports preferred

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities

Demonstrated strong attention to detail

Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills

Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision

Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions

Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols

Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated int rmediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.

ELW-17292

5548 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139

Full-timeElwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/DisabilityWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.