Instructional Aide - Float

About the role

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives.

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy guiding and supporting individuals in a therapeutic, team-based environment? Genesee Lake School, a MyPath Company, provides residential, educational, and community-based services for children and young adults with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Our mission is to promote growth, independence, and a high quality of life for the individuals we serve.

Responsibilities

• Meets with classroom teacher and/or immediate supervisor to discuss daily activities, academics, behaviors, social and/or medical concerns related to the students.
• Completes and submits paperwork, lesson plans, instructional data, and behavior data in a timely fashion as scheduled per students assigned.
• Uses Agency-approved treatment techniques in supervising and educating students.
• Demonstrates familiarity with behavior management and behavior education techniques used at GLS.
• Acts as a role model and sets an appropriate example for students, staff, and the community.
• Demonstrates familiarity with curriculum by using resources to implement students' program under the direction and training of the classroom teacher and the Education/Learning Coordinator.
• Engages students in active learning.
• Provides constructive criticism and feedback for staff working within the classroom setting and ensures that Education Department policies are withheld.

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

Schedule

• Monday through Friday 7:30am-3:30pm during the school year.
• Must be able to work summer session Monday through Thursday.

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package

At Genesee Lake School, a MyPath Company, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, financial security, and professional growth. Our benefits package includes:

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with MyPath Financial Wellness Resources
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• On-demand Access to Earned Wages
• Student Loan Pay Down Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Options
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• My Voyage Wellness Program

Work-Life Balance & Additional Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Childcare Search Assistance
• Employee Discount Program via PerkSpot
• Pet Insurance Discount

• We value our employees and are dedicated to providing meaningful benefits that enhance our owners lives.
• Additional Information
• Pay starting at $22.50/hr

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

• MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences.
• We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath.
• We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

• Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.
• We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best.
• Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.