Reference #: 5001009582400Requisition Number89703

　　CityAltoona

　　Shift1st Shift - no week-ends

　　External Description

　　Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Classroom Aide to join our team at our program in Altoona, PA.Earn $16.35/hour.The Classroom Aide is a school employee who works under the direction of a certified Special Education Teacher to support and assist in providing instructional programs and services to children with disabilities or eligible young children. The support and assistance include one-on-one, or group review of material taught by certificated staff, classroom management, and implementation of positive behavioral support plans. Services may be provided in a special education class, regular class, or instructional setting as provided in the students' IEP.To make a difference in a child's life - apply today atRequisition number:  83905BenefitsMerakey offers medical, dental & vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!DailyPayWork/Life BalanceFlexible SchedulesCell Phone Discount PlansEmployee Referral BonusesTuition ReimbursementCare.com MembershipAbout MerakeyMerakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.  Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

　　Position TypeFull-Time

　　StatePA

　　Work ScheduleM-F 8:00-3:30

　　Requirements

　　Our ideal candidate will possess one of the following qualifications:Have completed at least 2 years of post-secondary study; orPossess an associate degree or higher with 2 years' experience; orMeet a rigorous standard of quality through completion of Credential of Competency for Special Education Para-educators in Pennsylvania with 5 years' relative experience.Associate degree or higher is preferred.

　　Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.