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Overview
Genesee Lake School, a MyPath company, is a nationally recognized employee-owned provider of educational, vocational, and therapeutic residential services. These programs support adolescents, teenagers and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and complex trauma. Your work will help them live their best lives, all while carving a career path for yourself as an employee-owner at MyPath.
To succeed in this role, you must show an understanding of the emotional and developmental disabilities of the students you serve. When you join our team, you will be enrolled in our training program designed to build the skills and confidence needed to meet your job requirements and build your career with us.
As an Instructional Aide , you will:
Meet with classroom teacher and/or immediate supervisor to discuss daily activities, academics, behaviors, social and/or medical concerns related to the students.
Complete and submit paperwork, lesson plans, instructional data, and behavior data in a timely fashion as scheduled per students assigned.
Use Agency-approved treatment techniques in supervising and educating students.
Demonstrate familiarity with behavior management and behavior education techniques used at GLS.
Act as a role model and set an appropriate example for students, staff, and the community.
Demonstrate familiarity with curriculum by using resources to implement students’ program under the direction and training of the classroom teacher and the Education/Learning Coordinator.
Engage students in active learning.
Provide constructive criticism and feedback for staff working within the classroom setting and ensures that Education Department policies are withheld.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 21 years old
High School Diploma or equivalent R equired; Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
At least one year of experience working with special needs students preferred
Is eligible for Instructional Aide license through the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
A demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment and effectively solve problems
Ability to remain calm under pressure while maintaining self-composure and self-control
Effective working alone and as a member of a team
Schedule & Benefit Information
Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm, Monday- Friday during the Regular School year
- Summer School hours: 7:30am- 1:30pm, Monday- Thursday (30 days)
All full-time employees of Genesee Lake School are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including: Health
Dental
Vision
Medical FSA
Dependent Care FSA
401(k)
Education Assistance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday Pay
Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Life and AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Emergency Travel Assistance
Guardian Angels Program (GAP)
Student Loan Paydown Assistance
Free meals & coffee
Additional Information
MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.
MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.
Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners. We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best. Although not required, we…