Special Education Teaching Assistant Position Available In Chatham, Georgia

Special Education Teaching Assistant Matthew Reardon Center for Autism Savannah, GA Job Details Full-time $17 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications RBT Certification Working with people with developmental disabilities Applied behavior analysis Working with people with disabilities Teaching Certification Working with people with autism High school diploma or GED Applied Behavior Analysis Special Education 2 years Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Reports to:

Lead Classroom Teacher Classroom Organization:

9 children MAX per class , 3:1 student to teacher ratio Middle School Classroom – Ages 14-17

Hours:

Monday through Friday – 8:00am-4:00pm; 30 minute lunch break included

Schedule:

Year-round program, mostly follows SCCPSS holiday schedule during their school year, extended breaks before and after the summer session. 50 Paid Holiday Days , Additional PTO days, Paid staff training days.

Classroom Supports:

Certified Lead Teacher, BCBAs, RBTs, and Principle/Asst.

Principle Main Function:

Assist in the administration of classroom instruction for assigned students at Transition Academy.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide instructional and clerical support for classroom teacher. Deliver classroom instruction in 1:1 and small group settings. Ensure that students are actively engaged throughout the day. Assist lead teacher in curriculum preparation, data collection, and evaluating student progress. Implement student-specific and classroom-wide reinforcement programs and behavior plans. Follow daily classroom schedule. Coordinate all materials with teaching team members. Monitor assigned students across a variety of settings. Assist with daily school routines (e.g. lunch, arrival and dismissal, etc.) Assist other team members, as needed Any other duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Exhibit good communication and interpersonal skills. Contribute to a positive work climate and to overall team effort of the organization. Adhere to organizational policies and procedures. Ability to work independently Ability to work within a team Ability to interpret guidelines and requirements Punctual and reliable.

Experience, Education and Other Minimum Qualifications:

College Degree in Special Education, Psychology/Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field OR High school diploma as well as two years’ experience and/or training working with children with autism and developmental disabilities. Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification – pay based on experience

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Special education school

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Savannah, GA 31419 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Savannah, GA 31419: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person