Teacher Assistant/ Mental Health Worker- Martin Luther School at Gemma Services

At Martin Luther School, part of Gemma Services, we do school differently. 

We are an Approved Private School for students who benefit from emotional support, and we believe they deserve it all: challenge, opportunity, and the joy that comes from real learning. 

Here's what sets us apart: 

• Strong academics that push students to grow and build confidence
• Creative electives and activities that spark curiosity and expression
• Competitive athletics that foster pride, teamwork, and resilience

All of this happens in a community that’s structured, caring, and truly committed to every student’s growth - academically, socially, and emotionally. 

Our mission is to instruct the mind, engage the heart, and empower the will. At MLS, students do not just get support, they get the kind of full, rich school experience that prepares them for life.

General Responsibilities:

The Teaching Assistant/Mental Health Worker position is responsible for providing assistance to teachers and students in the development of strategies to achieve academic, behavioral, and social goals. This is a 12-month shared staff position with our Residential Treatment Facility working in the Residential Treatment Facility before and after school hours. The Teaching Assistant/Mental Health Worker is an active participant in Teaching Assistant and Clinical Services meetings.

Key Responsibilities: 

• 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/Training:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology or related fields preferred.

Top Skill(s):

• Ability to facilitate social skills groups Proficient interpersonal relations and communication
• Ability to participate in physical restraint of children
• Knowledge of risk assessment protocol
• Ability to lead small group academic instruction
• Knowledge and understanding of socially and emotionally challenged children and/or children with autism.

Experience:

• 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

 

If you are passionate about education, student advocacy, and admissions management, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of MLS and the students we serve.

Come experience what it means to be part of a special education team!