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Watauga Opportunities, Inc.

IDD Direct Services Instructor / Direct Support Professional

Pay: $18–$19/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Asheville, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

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.

$34,476 / year median in North Carolina

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

IDD Direct Services Instructor / Direct Support Professional Watauga Opportunities, Inc. - 4.6 Asheville, NC Job Details Full-time $18 - $19 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Mileage reimbursement Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities Developmental disability care assistance High school diploma or GED Driver's License Intellectual disabilities support Adults with developmental disabilities Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities Full Job Description Looking for a job that makes a difference?

DESCRIPTION

Responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities meet their goals. Provide adaptive skills training, positive integrative community experiences, and related educational activities. Keep accurate records and documentation of daily activities and progress for each participant as required by service standards. Implement participants' goals according to their individual plans. Assist participants with maintaining employment by providing vocational skills training with a focus on job expectations. Act as an advocate and communicate professionally with other agencies, families, staff, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to effectively work with adults with developmental disabilities. High school diploma and two years of experience in related area. Background check, MVR check, Driver's License with acceptable driving record, and reliable vehicle required.

DETAILS:

Full-Time. Hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm. Excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vacation/Holiday/Personal paid time off, Matching Retirement, Life Insurance, Travel Reimbursement, Wellness Benefit, etc. A Watauga Opportunities application must be completed to apply. Application may be found online at WWW.WOIWORKS.ORG, click on Employment and submit through email or fax. Hiring Bonus up to $500 for qualified applicants! Inquire for details.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Paid training Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person