Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you looking for a supportive environment with the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes? Do you enjoy assisting in all aspects of classroom instruction and management?  

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant at Devereux has its Advantages.
You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieving long term goals.
• Working with a supportive team with an energized atmosphere
• Opportunity to expand your existing teaching skills and grow professionally
• Competitive salary, benefits and free lunch in our cafeteria!

This opportunity will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

• Protecting the health and safety of individuals served while assisting with academic instruction and managing various behaviors.
• Reading and implementing all individualized treatment plan.
• Assisting in the planning of programming and is an active team member in carrying out treatment goals.
• Participating as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and maintains a team environment.
• Working with the individuals consistent with orientation, ongoing trainings, program handbook, New Directions, and SPA approved strategies.        

Devereux Ackerman Academy is a school serving students in grades 6-12. Ackerman Academy is accredited by Cognia (Formerly AdvancED). We provide a stimulating educational environment for children and youth while they are receiving the highest level mental health treatment. Our education personnel are highly qualified and certified by Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Many of our faculty and staff have multiple certifications to include Special Education and other content areas. Our classroom environment and instruction are designed to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Keywords: Teaching assistant, paraprofessional, education, Title 1, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, mentor, direct support, recreation, teacher

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Responsibilities

Company Overview  

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations   

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You  

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma plus 4 years of experience in a classroom setting or a residential treatment setting. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE : One (1) year experience in a residential treatment facility or educational school setting preferred. Experience with children and adolescents is preferred.

Other qualifications:

• Possess excellent facilitation skills, relationship management, multitasking, written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Be empathetic, a team player, creative and energetic; Understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement.
• Have a strong passion for working with and helping children & adolescents & the ability to represent yourself as a positive role model.

• Valid Driver's License and Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must be able to complete a  two-week, paid new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 8:30am to 5:30pm daily.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.