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About The Children’s Home of Reading

For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Pay & Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation
  • DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Company-Paid Training
• Career Growth & Development
  • Paid Training Programs
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Certification Opportunities
  • Leadership Development Programs
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
• Meaningful Work That Matters
  • Make a Difference Every Day
  • Support Individuals and Families
  • Build Meaningful Relationships
  • Strengthen Communities
  • Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You'll Do

• Assist in instruction based on approved curriculum.
• Assist in the implementation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans to meet the needs of individual students.
• Assist in the maintenance of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Assist in the creation of a functional and organized environment for learning.
• Assist in escorting students around the school building, providing supervision across all environments including in the classroom, gym, lavatory, breaks, and lunch.
• Assist in preparing their classroom bulletin boards and displays as required by teacher or education leadership.
• Assist in specific aspects of grading and maintain accurate records of students' academic and behavior performance.
• Assist teacher in daily preparations for the day.
• Reinforce lessons by working with students one-on-one or in small groups, reviewing materials, and assisting with activities.
• Maintain a positive and organized learning environment by assisting with classroom setup, distributing materials, and supervising students during various academic and social activities.
• Assist in implementing Positive Behavior Support Plan, behavior management strategies, safety plans and addressing student behavior issues.
• Utilize and implement behavior management, communication, conflict resolution techniques, progressive crisis intervention, and perform Safe Crisis Management, when required.
• Complete/maintain daily behavior data tracking and other essential paperwork as needed.
• Complete medication administration training, if applicable. Administer medications to students based upon the medication administration rotation calendar if applicable.
• This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent in this position. The incumbent will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.

Who We're Looking For

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and/or Associate Degree.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive/professional relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to express self clearly and concisely in oral and written communication; and to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to apply knowledge of educational theory to instructional programs and to assist in the implementation of lessons based on curriculum objectives and the needs and abilities of students.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• 1st Shift – 7am-3pm

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation