Overview
Genesee Lake School, a MyPath company, is a nationally recognized employee-owned provider of educational, vocational, and therapeutic residential services for children, adolescents, and young adults dealing with a variety of challenges and behavioral issues.
We specialize in working with students 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 a part of our community you will:
- Be part of a reliable, caring team
- Ensure students and your peers have the support they need to thrive.
Responsibilities
To succeed in this role, you must show an understanding of the emotional and developmental disabilities of the people 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.
Schedule, Wage, & Benefit Information
- This is classified as a benefit-eligible 1st shift position. Hours will follow our school schedule which is on-going year round. During times when the students do not have school (holidays, vacations) there will not be scheduled hours, but there is an option to pick up in our residential program. During our summer session when students are in school for shortened days, there may be fewer hours.
- $16.25/hour with a High School Diploma or equivalent
- $16.75/hour with an Associate Degree
- $17.25/hour with a Bachelor’s Degree
- 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
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent; 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
Our Culture
There’s more to Genesee Lake School than competitive pay and benefits. Genesee Lake School is part of MyPath, a 100% employee-owned organization that transforms lives. We do this by offering residential, educational, vocational, and respite services.
At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five Beliefs and Behaviors: Passion – Accountability – Teamwork – Openness – Continuous Learning and Innovation
Each year, after your first year of employment with us, you will receive a part of your income in MyPath stock, making you an employee owner. This stock allocation is a company-funded benefit-no investment from the employees is required. Yet, employee ownership goes beyond simply stock.
As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect, and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within Genesee Lake School or other MyPath companies. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE?
MyPath has eight business units filled with people who are called to help children and adults with the most challenging special needs. From residential treatment to day schools, we have many opportunities to transform lives. To search MyPath jobs at all of our businesses, visit careers.mypathcompanies.com
We are an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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