Special Education Teacher Assistant Autism Specialty Giant Steps of St. Louis - 3.9 Maplewood, MO Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Childcare Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Special education Experience working with individuals with autism High school diploma or GED Experience working with children Working with students Teaching students with autism spectrum disorder Associate's degree Teaching Full Job Description the Full-time beginning immediately. Be part of a dynamic team providing one-to-one assistance for children with autism. We are looking for patient, kind, hard-working, and creative individuals to provide one-to-one student support in a unique learning environment.

Job description:

As a valued member of our educational and therapeutic team, the teacher assistant provides comprehensive direct care and instructional support, playing a vital role in the development of students with autism spectrum disorders.

Responsibilities include:

Provide assistance to therapists and support students with autism across a variety of educational settings. Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials as assigned by the supervising therapist for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing student objectives. Communicate regularly with therapists, teachers, support staff, and the director regarding student progress or issues. Support students across all environments, including community outings and inclusion settings, when needed. Follow behavioral management programs as developed by the team and school policies. Record behavioral data. Assist the student with self-help skills: meals, toileting, grooming. Participate in staff training, staff meetings, and case review meetings

Job Requirements:

High school diploma 60 credit hours of higher education or proof of passing the paraprofessional test Experience working with individuals with autism. Must pass a background check. Must be willing to take a PPD skin test and/or submit proof of a current (last 60 days) Negative TB result.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, running, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. Employees must be able to lift more than 25 pounds.

Benefits:

AD&D insurance Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

working with children with autism: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person