SPED Assistant 1:1
$35,479–$53,218 year
On-sitePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Provide specialized assistance to assigned students with disabilities, supporting their progress toward IEP and FBA goals while maintaining a safe educational environment. Communicate with the instructional team and leadership on relevant matters and participate in 10 hours of professional development or ongoing training. Work directly with students to maintain positive support, embody the school's mission, and advocate for student success. Maintain a professional demeanor, withhold confidential information, and possess the physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Clearances include Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to motivate and provide encouragement to children of all ages and all backgrounds
- A warm and approachable personality
- Ability to work well with a team
- Ability to remain patient and calm under pressure
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Possess a strong work ethic, with a track record of being punctual
- Ability to embody, advocate and operationalize the mission and strategic direction of Northwood Academy Charter School
- Demonstrate a genuine interest, understanding and care for student's personal and academic success
- Operate in the belief that all students can learn and be held to high standards
- Respond positively and effectively to challenges with solutions-oriented mindset
- Possess excellent organization and time management skills
- Ability to demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations and must be able to withhold confidential information
- Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
- Exhibit manual dexterity
- Hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels
- Ability to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, and equipment up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, see, hear, and speak daily
- Incumbents must maintain required clearances
- Act 34 (State Criminal Clearance)
- Act 151 (Child Abuse)
- Act 114 (FBI Clearance)
Desired Qualifications
- At least one (1) year of experience working with children
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