Teacher Assistant

About the role

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Mt. Kisco, NY, this position is responsible for assisting teacher and residential staff in planning and implementing instructional and residential programs for individual students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the students’ welfare, safety, and location at all times.
• Assist in establishing a classroom environment conductive to academic and social learning by helping to maintain order.
• Guide students in socially appropriate behavior on and off campus.
• Attempt to resolve student crises and/or contact the supervisor when assistance is needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED with one years of related experience.
• Bachelor degree or Associates degree with one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Valid NY Drivers License.
• Flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.
• A strong passion for working with and helping children and adults with special needs.

Qualifications

• Have a HS diploma/GED with one years of related experience.
• Bachelor degree or Associates degree with one (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Have a valid NY Drivers License.
• Be flexible, patient, energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.
• Have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adults with special needs.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

• Quality Low-Cost Benefits
• Student loan debt assistance
• 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires
• Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool
• Rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals

Pay

• (commensurate with education and experience)
• With HS Diploma/GED - $19.80 - $21.18 per hour
• With BA/BS - $20.80 - $22.25 per hour
• With MA/MS or higher - $21.80 - $23.32 per hour

Schedule

N/A

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.

What Devereux Offers You

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health and welfare program
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
• Dental
• Prescription drug
• Preventative care
• 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
• Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program