Teacher Assistant - Mental Health Worker

Job description

At Martin Luther School, we believe every student deserves access to an excellent education, even if their path has included challenge, disruption, or trauma. Our students are bright and capable. What many of them have needed is a school that understands how learning and emotional development are connected. At MLS, strong instruction and social-emotional support are part of the same commitment to helping students succeed. Our classrooms are supported by a collaborative team that includes teachers, social workers, behavior specialists, and clinical leaders. We work together to understand students, problem-solve challenges, and create environments where students feel safe enough to take academic risks. Job summary: 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 meet...