What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teachers Assistant position at Ranch Hope?
Ranch Hope is currently recruiting Physical Educational Paraprofessional for our Special Education School located in Alloway. Applicants must have a a substitute teacher certificate which requires a minimum of 60 college credits. Experience working with adolescents that require trauma informed care is preferred but not required. This position includes a 7 hour work day and school calendar schedule. Additional shifts are available but not required during Extended School Year.
Ranch Hope is a non-profit Residential Treatment Center with locations in Salem and Gloucester Counties. Since 1964 our mission has been to transform lives through Christ-centered love and compassion while providing residential treatment, shelter, camp, special education and independent living services to youth from throughout the state of New Jersey. As part of our team you will learn about how trauma impacts the brain and will use new knowledge to assist youth in successfully meeting their academic and treatment goals.
Ranch Hope provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes 90 % paid Horizon Health Insurance, 100 % paid Dental, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan with 100 % match on the first 3 % you defer and a 50 % match on the next 2 % you defer.
A Physical Educational Paraprofessional:
Aids classroom students with academic comprehension
Assists treatment team in meeting behavior goals
Keeps students in line of sight and hearing at all times
Supervises students during lunch and recess
Attends students during lavatory breaks
Keeps assigned student's space educational space neat, clean and orderly
Has full knowledge of school policies and procedures
Maintains timely records and reports regarding the students under their care
De-escalates crisis situations
Performs restraints as needed if a youth becomes a danger to self or others
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $29,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Substitute Teaching Certification (Required)
- NJ Driver License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29,800