Teacher Assistant- Martin Luther School

At Martin Luther School, we believe every student deserves access to an excellent education, even if their path to school has included challenges, disruption, or trauma.

Our students are bright, curious, and capable. What many of them have needed is a school that understands how learning and emotional development are connected. At MLS, strong instruction and social-emotional support work together. Both are essential to helping students grow as learners.

Our classrooms are supported by a collaborative team that includes teachers, teacher assistants, social workers, behavior specialists, and clinical leaders. Staff work closely together to understand each student, problem-solve challenges, and create environments where students feel safe enough to take academic risks and stay engaged in learning. Teachers Assistants are part of a thoughtful system that supports both students and educators.

Job summary:

We are looking for a Teacher Assistant who can provide assistance to teachers and students in the development of strategies to achieve academic, behavioral, and social goals. The Teaching Assistant is an active participant in Teaching and Clinical Services meetings. The right candidate believes that students learn best when they are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas, and stay engaged even when learning is challenging. Essential job functions are as follows but not limited to:

• Providing one-to-one supervision of a child
• Coordinating work within the school, and the Residential Treatment Program
• Complying with operating policies and procedures established for the assigned function
• Maintaining appropriate records and providing assigned reports
• Responsible for running groups and assisting students to problem solve and reinforce positive behavior

Education and experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology or related fields preferred
• A minimum of one (1) year of related experience is required

Benefits include:

• 3 health insurance plans included, one at no cost to the employee!
• 2 dental plans to choose from
• Educational assistance for professional development and Act 48/CEUs
• 403b retirement plan with organizational match
• Group Term Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Short and Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous paid time off and Personal Holidays
• Funding for employee self-care activities

Martin Luther School is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.