Teacher Assistant at Pyramid Healthcare in Altoona, PA

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Summary: The Teacher Assistant provides instruction, supervision, and support to students under the guidance of the school administration. This position is intended for individuals who are actively working toward teacher certification or serving in a teaching capacity. The Classroom Instructor Under the supervision of a professional with a special education teaching certification can assist with the delivery of lessons, managing the classroom, and supporting student learning in alignment with school policies and curriculum.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver instructional activities as assigned, following the school’s curriculum and lesson plans.

• Support students in meeting academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals.

• Create and maintain a structured, safe, and positive classroom environment.

• Implement instructional and behavioral strategies as directed by supervising administrators or certified teachers.

• Manage daily classroom routines, including attendance, materials, and student engagement.

• Communicate regularly with administrators, staff, and families regarding student progress and needs.

• Supervise students during classroom instruction, transitions, and other assigned duties.

• Maintain accurate records of instruction, student work, and classroom incidents.

• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development as required.

• Adhere to all school policies, confidentiality regulations (FERPA), and student safety standards.

• Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information

• The Classroom Instructor can participate in IEP development, but will not be the signatory or the sole classroom representative in the IEP meeting.

• Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None Required

Qualifications Education, Licensure, & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) preferred; enrollment in a teacher certification program strongly encouraged.

• Demonstrated ability to work with children or adolescents in educational or related settings.

• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, teachers, and support staff.

• Commitment to pursuing Pennsylvania teacher certification (if applicable to role).

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

• Sound clinical judgment and excellent clinical skills

• Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information

• Ability to handle a crisis and or potential risk situation and react appropriately

• A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body and compliance standards.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs, twist, kneel, or crouch. Occasional keyboarding and other skills will utilize hand, wrist, and fine motor coordination. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 30 pounds. The employee must seldom lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment includes classrooms and therapy spaces where noise levels are usually moderate but may be elevated at times. The role involves working with behaviorally challenging school-aged children and may occasionally require physical intervention. This position may require local travel and will be scheduled based on operational needs. Employees are expected to provide their own transportation. Incumbents may be exposed to viruses, disease, or infection, as well as potentially traumatic situations (e.g., psychiatric crises).

Compensation

This position may be subject to state or local wage transparency requirements. Where required by law, a compensation range will be provided. For candidates applying in jurisdictions with such requirements, the applicable range will be disclosed either in this posting or during the interview process. Please note that compensation may vary depending on factors such as geographic location, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. To inquire about the salary range for your specific location, please contact our recruitment team.

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.