Teacher Assistant - Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Pay:

• Base pay now starting at $18.28 / hr for candidates with a Bachelor degree and $17.78 / hr for candidates without a Bachelor degree
• Experience credit applied in addition to base pay
• $1,560 annual increase for Master degree
• Overtime payment at 1.5x your hourly rate

Benefits & Rewards:

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Interested in advancing your career? 

Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.  This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment!  Learn more here

The Glenholme School:

Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?

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

For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Teacher Assistant position will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

Position:

We are seeking a Teacher Assistant who has experience with the student population and is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. If this describes you, then look no further!

Schedule:

8am-4pm Monday through Friday

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Ability to set and maintain clear expectations aligned with PBIS Standards and academic ability
• Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding academic goals and expectations
• Responsive and supportive to student academic, social and behavioral needs
• Provide feedback to students across all expectation areas to supports their growth
• Collect data on student academic and behavioral performance
• Provide 1:1 and small group instruction under the direction of teachers
• Provide supervision to students at all times with a focus on safety, accountability and support
• Collaborate with and support teachers in the preparation and delivery of classroom lessons
• Support transition from the cottage environment to school environment by supporting students regarding preparation for the school day and daily living goals
• Develop a working knowledge of student needs, levels of functioning and interventions to support students toward individual and programmatic goals
• Maintain high standards of personal, professional and ethical behavior
• The ability to identify student needs within the classroom environment and provide the appropriate support needed to increase positive behaviors and engagement