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Instructional Aide

Code Number
Instructional Assistant
Title
Instructional Aide
Location
2 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073
Description
About us

Stratford Friends School is a leader and a pioneer in the education of children who learn differently. We are an independent coeducational day school serving students who are intelligent and imaginative but find it difficult to learn in a conventional classroom setting. Founded in 1976, the school enrolls 81 students in kindergarten through ninth grade. We are located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Mission: Stratford Friends School educates students with language-based learning differences through a structured, multisensory program that celebrates students’ strengths, builds self-esteem, and develops self-advocacy. Our mission is to empower our students with the skills to be successful learners. SFS is a school committed to diversity, peacemaking, social justice, and the recognition of the spiritual dimension of life.

Guided by Quaker principles, the school provides individualized attention and instruction in a safe, intimate, and caring environment.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking an instructional aide for the 24-25 school year. The aide will deliver support in the areas of academic, behavioral, and living skills to the student under the direction of the classroom teacher.

This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who seeks to gain knowledge and experience working with unique learners. Supervision for practicum and internship hours available if job is determined to meet program requirements.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist student with his/her ability to participate in classroom lessons and activities across the school environment
• Assist with the implementation of behavior support plans
• Collect data to assist with progress monitoring
• Assist with personal care of student
• Provide supervision of students in the classroom, playground, and other assigned areas

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.

Job Type: Full-time
Requirements
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working with students with behavioral needs a plus!
• Ability to successfully complete safety training
• Physical ability to provide crisis intervention (if required) and personal care of student
Salary
From $19.00 per hour
Contact Jill Dougherty
Phone: 610-886-4335
Fax: (610) 355-9585
jdougherty@stratfordfriends.org
2 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073