Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
The Paraeducator supports student learning and co-facilitates classroom activities to ensure the safety and well-being of students. They are responsible for teaching skills that foster intellectual, social, and emotional growth in students with special needs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least 48 college credits in a related field or a bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, or Child Psychology. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with auto insurance.
Job description
- The Bradley School is a licensed private academy educating close to 200 students who present with special education needs.
- These students may have learning, emotional and/or behavioral challenges and struggle to succeed in a traditional classroom setting.
- The Bradley School offers each student a different kind of academic experience and a renewed chance at success.
- Our experienced staff and our dedication to enhancing the lives of every child we serve are the building blocks of education at the Bradley School.
- In addition, our classrooms include state-of-the-art resources that are specifically designed to serve the needs of the students.
- The primary responsibilities of the Paraeducator are to support the learning of each student, co-facilitate classroom activities, ensure safety and well-being of students, and teach skills that will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, social and emotional growth.
- This is a 10 month position.
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Child Psychology or related field preferred OR a minimum of 48 college credits in social work, psychology or other related field required Must be at least 21 years of age Valid driver's license and auto insurance Excellent benefits including: Student loan repayment program (We contribute directly to employee's student loan lenders monthly) $1500 Sign on Bonus $2000 Relocation assistance Referral bonuses Health, dental and vision Coverage 401(k) Life insurance Advanced training opportunities and continuing education credits
We are committed to advocacy for children with special needs, care and compassion, and focusing on the inherent strengths of children, youth and families without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or gender. The Bradley Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Referral bonuses
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision coverage
- Sign on bonus
- Student loan repayment program
- Continuing education credits
- Advanced training opportunities