26-27 Autistic Support Teaching Assistant at Belmont Charter Network

<div class="content-intro"><p></p> <p data-start="309" data-end="715">Thank you for your interest in joining Belmont Charter Network! We’re excited that you’re considering a career with us. At Belmont, our mission is to provide each student with a high-quality education supported by services that meet the needs of the whole child. Our success starts with passionate, dedicated team members who believe in the power of education to create lasting change.</p> <p data-start="717" data-end="869">We’re always looking for talented individuals who are committed to equity, collaboration, and growth—both for themselves and the communities we serve.&nbsp;</p> <p></p></div><div class=" row"> <div id="jobDesc-row" class="row formRowStandard "> <div class="formLine"> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social, and emotional well-being of each child. </strong></span><span class="ignore-global-css">Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school, including out-of-school time, our social work project, and Head Start.</span><span class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp; How do we do this?&nbsp; We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners.</span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">We believe that schools and learning should be joyful!</strong></span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">You can find more about our</span><a class="ignore-global-css" href="https://www.belmontcharternetwork.org/about/"><span class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</span><span class="ignore-global-css"><u class="ignore-global-css">core values and vision here</u></span></a><span class="ignore-global-css">.&nbsp; We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and, by extension, our country.&nbsp; We are a mission-centered organization that has grown since our founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today.&nbsp; </span><a class="ignore-global-css" href="https://www.belmontcharternetwork.org/partnerships/"><span class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</span><span class="ignore-global-css"><u class="ignore-global-css">Learn more about our partners</u></span></a><span class="ignore-global-css"> who support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families.&nbsp; Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice, which you can read more about here.</span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Your areas of knowledge and expertise:</strong></span></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Creative problem solving</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">A commitment to being a lifelong learner, a commitment to refining your craft</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">A knack for connecting with people across differences, including parents, colleagues, and students.</span></li> </ul> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Position Summary:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">The <strong>Autistic Support </strong></span><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Teacher Assistant </strong>at Belmont Charter School </span><span class="ignore-global-css">is responsible for&nbsp;</span><span class="ignore-global-css">supporting students’ school success by working collaboratively with building educators. The ideal applicant is a highly motivated, energetic, and mission-aligned individual who is interested in providing high-quality and engaging care for students in a variety of settings, such as the classroom, the lunchroom, recess, and one-on-one support.</span><span class="ignore-global-css"> This is a 10-month position that is supervised by a member of the school leadership team in partnership with the lead teacher.</span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Core Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></span><span class="ignore-global-css">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Execute small and whole group learning using the required curriculum&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Actively manage and engage students in a variety of settings, including recess, lunch, classroom, arrival, and dismissal.&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Proactively support students who are struggling behaviorally using trauma-informed practices and Responsive Classroom (all staff members are given professional development around the above)&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Track student progress and maintain student data</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Ensure a safe, joyful, welcoming, and clean school environment</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Proactively communicate and collaborate with the lead classroom teacher on best instructional practices to maximize student progress&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><strong class="ignore-global-css">Additional Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Attend school-based or network-level professional development sessions as assigned by supervisor</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Attend school-wide meetings</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Support OST programs as assigned by the supervisor</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Other duties as assigned by the supervisor</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clHeadSecondary"> <h2>Qualifications</h2> </div> <div class=" row"> <div id="jobQualifications-row" class="row formRowStandard "> <div class="formLine"> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><u class="ignore-global-css">Education and Experience:&nbsp;</u></span></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">CDA, Associates, or B.A./B.S. degree from an accredited institution</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Experience working with children&nbsp;</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">All employees must be able to provide a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check Clearance (Act 34), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114), and a Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Clearance (Act 168) before starting work on campus</span></li> </ul> <p class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css"><u class="ignore-global-css">Skills and Abilities:&nbsp;</u></span></p> <ul class="ignore-global-css"> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Enjoys working with and for children</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Strong classroom management skills</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Team player</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Flexible and dependable</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and a variety of individualized needs</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Model an exemplary work ethic</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Eager to learn and has a growth mindset</span></li> <li class="ignore-global-css"><span class="ignore-global-css">Belief in and alignment with Belmont Charter’s mission and values</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p> <p data-start="876" data-end="1162">Thank you for taking the time to apply to Belmont Charter Network. We truly appreciate your interest and the effort you put into your application. Our team is committed to ensuring that every candidate receives communication and updates throughout the hiring process.</p> <p data-start="1164" data-end="1280">We value your time and interest, and we look forward to learning more about you as we continue our review process.</p> <p></p></div>