Academic & Behavior Support Staff

Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a mission-driven organization? Do you want to join a fast-growing company with excellent benefits, such as competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and so much more?

New Story School in State College, PA is seeking a qualified Academic and Behavior Support Staff to join our clinical team and work in collaboration with the Special Education teachers and other professionals to fulfill the individual curriculum and self-care needs of the students. Have a great work/life balance while helping others. Academic and Behavior Support Staff has a fabulous full-time schedule during school hours M-F, 7:30 am-2:30 pm; comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and paid school holidays; career advancement opportunities. Are you passionate about the special needs population?

Responsibilities

• Implement appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Assist students in the classroom and collaborate with team members to support goal achievement.
• Assist students during participation in special subjects such as physical education, vocational programs and field trips.
• Observe/Record data related to behavioral concerns to assess/monitor the progress of the student.
• Assist with the implementation of each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Work Skills

• Must display a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must have knowledge of common behavioral disorders exhibited by children and adolescents.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with child, parent/guardian, multidisciplinary team members, and other personnel involved in child’s educational/behavioral program.

Benefits

Eligible New Story School Employees will receive:

• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
• 401K with company contribution
• Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Discount Program
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Tuition credit program for eligible dependents

New Story School is an educational organization comprised of special education schools in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with autism or emotional/behavioral disorders. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.

New Story Schools is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our employees and the students we serve. For more information about New Story Schools careers and benefits, please visit our website https://newstoryschools.com/careers

Experience

Required

• Minimum 3 months paid experience working with students with disabilities.

Education

Preferred

• High School or better

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization