A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
6.5 hours per day; Monday - Friday (32.5 hours/week)
Qualifications:
Experience working with students with autism, special learning needs, emotional, and/or behavioral needs. Ability to teach, mentor, coach, and advocate for students; desire to make a difference in a student's life. Flexibility to meet identified student needs. A strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization .
Responsibilities:
Assist teacher in delivery of the curriculum, lesson plans, and implementation of IEP goals and objectives; assist in collection of student data. Ensure safety of students in all environments. Understand and deliver appropriate behavioral plan for each student working collaboratively with the teachers and behaviorists. Assist students with school and classroom activities, e.g.: lunch, arrival and dismissal transition, personal care, toileting. Collaborate with SLPs, OTs, PTs, BCBAs, teachers, and social workers Participate in staff meetings and in-service training as requested. All other duties as assigned.
Benefits:
10 sick, 2 personal days; State retirement; 403B; Tuition assistance; GIC Health and dental insurance; Life/STD and LTD insurance. Due to the high volume of response, please do not call to confirm receipt of your resume. Valley Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley Collaborative is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, limited English speaking ability, or homelessness, as defined by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Other job titles:
classroom aide; paraprofessional, para, special education para
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
