Special Education Teacher Assistant Embrace Learning Institute, LLC - 1.0 Bellevue, WA Job Details Full-time $86,000 - $101,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Experience working with children with ADHD Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Teaching Certification Experience working with individuals with autism Classroom behavior modification Experience working with children Bachelor's degree Working with students Classroom Teaching Experience working with individuals with anxiety disorders Experience working with individuals with neurological conditions Full Job Description Embrace Learning Institute, a private specialty school and learning center is currently hiring for a Special Education Lead Teacher for students grade 6-12. SPED cert not required but preferred. Teaching experience required. Excellent knowledge of working with students who are neurodivergent is mandatory. Experience and enjoyment working with children who are neurodivergent including but not limited to: ADHD, Autism, and behaviors impacting their learning. You will join our friendly and enthusiastic team of professionals who help make a positive impact on the lives of both our students and families. Small group instruction- 5-9 kids in a classroom and 1:1 or 2:1 opportunities. Supportive team, family/work balance, year-round calendar and paid 5 weeks of breaks. The right candidate will have experience working with young and dealing with all of the challenges they can face in the world, oftentimes gifted children, be a strong communicator, and possess the flexibility required to deal with complicated situations. Our students frequently have autism, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, PDA and in some cases are profoundly gifted. As students they struggle with emotional regulation when some of these struggles collide. We are finding ways to work with them! Full time position

Salary :

$75k-$85k per year with out SPED cert / $85k-$95k per year with SPED cert

Responsibilities:

Develop a comprehensive treatment & educational plan for each student. Use a range of sensory and behavioral strategies to engage the client and address their persistence, anxiety, self-harm, and aggression. May use ABA or NON ABA depending on the needs of the student Administer medication as appropriate. Help create & modify an individualized behavior & educational plan to address any behavioral issues the client experiences. Interest and enthusiastic knowledge and/or willingness to learn about Pathological Demand Avoidance Interest and flexibility to learn other ways to work with autism with and without using ABA therapies Ability to have multiple lesson plans ready for any given day that are student led interests in order to be flexible and follow the student's lead Belief in the ability of a child to lead their the teacher in their interests and use a teacher as a vehicle in order to access learning, not direct the child to what the teacher wants the student to learn

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

In-Person 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Application Question(s): (these are not all deal breakers - the first and second one are - the rest we just want answers to) Do you have 2-3 years of experience with children whose disabilities can manifest in violent or offensive behavior? Do you have a Bachelor's Degree? Do you have a WA State Teaching Certification? Do you have a SPED Certification?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required) Washington Teacher Certification Required/SPED certification preferred

Experience:

Behavior management (Required) Neurodivergent students

Work Location:

Bellevue, WA Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$86,000.00 - $101,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Private school School Special education school

Experience:

potential aggressions from neurodivergent student: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Bellevue, WA:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person