Applewood Centers

Teacher's Aide- Reserve School

Education - Cleveland, OH - Full Time

Agency Summary:

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

Position Overview: 

The Teacher's Aide is part of an interdisciplinary team that is expected to provide the highest caliber of instruction in the classroom.  The Teacher's Aide is supervised by the School Principal.

Responsibilities Include: 

  • Lead Aide in providing support to  teaching staff in applying positive behavior management principles within a designed, individualized behavior program for students.    
  •  Provides individual assistance in implementing the academic program designed by the Teacher within the Teacher's classroom. 
  •  Under supervision from principal, leads school in PBIS model.  
  • Implements PBIS model in classrooms and throughout the school day. 
  • Applies behavior management strategies within team designed behavior management program. 
  •  Role model pro-social, mediation, and self-management skills. 
  • Develop trusting, positive relationships among students and staff.
  • Identifies student's immediate needs, reports same to Teacher and provides follow through as defined by the Teacher/Team. 
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of the student record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.  

Qualifications: 

  • Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of child and adolescent development, human sexuality, family dysfunction, psychology, sociology, and behavior theory.
  • Openness to multi-disciplinary and eclectic approaches to treatment.
  • Strong clinical skills including systemic family therapy, crisis intervention, family education, behavioral interventions and substance abuse therapy.
  • Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range is $16 - $18 per hour depending on relevant education, experience, and licensure.

At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets. 

Our offerings include:

  • Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a flat rate ($5, $10, $15) option
  • Wellness program including free preventative care
  • Generous paid time off, including summers and school holidays 
  • 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
  •  403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
  • Pet insurance
  • Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Support for continuing education and credential renewal
  • Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
  • Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
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Applewood Centers, Inc. (“Applewood”) is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment. Applewood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applewood’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applewood also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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