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As Potential Development continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team!

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our approach to providing first-rate education for young people with autism, as well as our career opportunities below. If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, please submit your resume via the form below.

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Mailing Address

2405 Market Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44507

Get in Touch

330-746-7641

info@potentialdevelopment.org

PD's Place Preschool

885 Howland Wilson Rd., NE
Warren, OH 44484

Preschool

880 E. Indianola Ave.
Youngstown, OH 44507

Elementary & Middle School

2400 Market Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44507

High School

2405 Market Street
Youngstown, Ohio 44507

Employee Benefits

Benefits Package Offered to Full-time Employees

Health Insurance

Vision/Dental Insurance

Term Life Insurance

Vacation days

403b Retirement Compensation Package

Education Assistance

Paid Holidays

Extended Holiday Breaks, including Winter Break

Paid snow days

Teachers are paid during summer break

Career Opportunities

Special Education Teacher

Full Time

Potential Development is seeking qualified candidates to work in a classroom setting with students diagnosed with autism. Candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing an effective educational program for the students assigned to their classroom and ensuring adherence to all standards set forth by the Ohio Department of Education. Teachers will work collaboratively with all members of the support team.

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Education - Special Education preferred
  • Experience working with individuals with autism
  • Ability to complete all special education paperwork and monitor student progress.
  • Valid Ohio Education License
  • Ability to pass an FBI/BCI background check
Qualities
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • Flexibility and tolerance in a variety of situations, with the ability to calmly and effectively deal with student behavior
  • Willingness and aptitude to act as a strong role model and demonstrate appropriate social behaviors.

Teacher Assistant

Full Time

Potential Development is seeking qualified candidates to work in a classroom setting with students diagnosed with autism.  Teacher assistants are responsible for working cooperatively with the classroom teacher, providing one-on-one educational assistance to students, and supporting the students, families and staff as needed.

Experience working with individuals with disabilities required and preferred college related course work. Certifications in CPR, First Aid and behavior management a plus.

Education & Experience
  • Associate Degree in any field required
  • Experience working with individuals with autism or other disabilities
  • Ability to pass an FBI/BCI background check
Qualities
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
  • Flexibility and tolerance in a variety of situations, with the ability to calmly and effectively deal with student behavior
  • Willingness and aptitude to act as a strong role model and demonstrate appropriate social behaviors.

Events and Committees

Visit our Volunteer page to learn more about ways to get involved with Potential Development!

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