Classroom Aide

Requirements

• Have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study;
• Possess an associate degree or higher;
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality through completion of Credential of Competency for Special Education Para-educators in Pennsylvania.

Experience

• 1-3 years’ Experience working with children with autism is preferred.

About the role

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do! We are seeking a Classroom Aide to join our team in our Greensburg, PA location.

Position Details

The Classroom Aide is a school employee who works under the direction of a certified staff member to support and assist in providing instructional programs and services to children with disabilities or eligible young children. The support and assistance include one-on-one, or group review, of material taught by certificated staff, classroom management, and implementation of positive behavioral support plans.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retail retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Pay

MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-330 PAY RATE $17.84

Schedule

MONDAY-FRIDAY 8-330

Benefits Package

Learn more about our full benefits package - here.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!