Teacher Assistant (Soaring Heights School)

About the role

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery, and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructional activities as assigned, following the school’s curriculum and lesson plans.
• Support students in meeting academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals.
• Create and maintain a structured, safe, and positive classroom environment.
• Implement instructional and behavioral strategies as directed by supervising administrators or certified teachers.
• Manage daily classroom routines, including attendance, materials, and student engagement.
• Communicate regularly with administrators, staff, and families regarding student progress and needs.
• Supervise students during classroom instruction, transitions, and other assigned duties.
• Maintain accurate records of instruction, student work, and classroom incidents.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development as required.
• Adhere to all school policies, confidentiality regulations (FERPA), and student safety standards.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information.
• May participate in IEP development, but will not be the signatory or the sole classroom representative in the IEP meeting.
• Complete all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) preferred; enrollment in a teacher certification program strongly encouraged.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children or adolescents in educational or related settings.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, teachers, and support staff.
• Commitment to pursuing Pennsylvania teacher certification (if applicable to role).

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound clinical judgment and excellent clinical skills.
• Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information.
• Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately.
• A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards.

Benefits

• Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Referral Bonus opportunities

Pay

This position may be subject to state or local wage transparency requirements. Where required by law, a compensation range will be provided. For candidates applying in jurisdictions with such requirements, the applicable range will be disclosed either in this posting or during the interview process. Please note that compensation may vary depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. To inquire about the salary range for your specific location, please contact our recruitment team.

Schedule

This position may require local travel and will be scheduled based on operational needs. Employees are expected to provide their own transportation.

Physical Demands

The work environment includes classrooms and therapy spaces where noise levels are usually moderate but may be elevated at times. The role involves working with behaviorally challenging school-aged children and may occasionally require physical intervention. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear, regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs, twist, kneel, or crouch. Occasional keyboarding and other skills will utilize hand, wrist, and fine motor coordination. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 30 pounds. The employee must seldom lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The role involves working with behaviorally challenging school-aged children and may occasionally require physical intervention. This position may require local travel and will be scheduled based on operational needs. Employees are expected to provide their own transportation. Incumbents may be exposed to viruses, disease, or infection, as well as potentially traumatic situations (e.g., psychiatric crises).

Total Rewards

• Total Rewards For Full-Time Positions:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Referral Bonus opportunities

Pyramid CORE Values

• INTEGRITY: Striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community.
• DEDICATION: Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.
• COLLABORATION: A steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence.
• PASSION: Genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud of our diverse workforce and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.