Special Education Classroom Assistant (10 Month + 30 Days Contract)

About the role

We are looking for dynamic teaching assistants who want to work with a young, autistic population in an ABA setting. This is an ideal position for anyone looking to start a career in education with a goal of becoming a teacher or becoming a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst).

Responsibilities

• Teaching assistants will be given a 10 month contract (Sept. 1-June 30) that includes days off for school holidays including a week for winter break and a week for spring break as well as a 30 day contract for ESY (Extended School Year) that runs for six weeks in the summer.
• 10 month school year hours are 8am-3pm, while the 30 day ESY hours are 8am-2pm.
• Assume the professional responsibility for providing supervision of assigned students in a safe, supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the approved curricula and directives of the school.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents.
• Strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the implementation of a School Wide Positive Behavior Support system and the recording of daily behavioral data and addressing the needs of diverse learners through classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.

Requirements

• Possess 60 college credits from an accredited post-secondary institution OR hold Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate and instruct students.
• Showcase expertise and experience in using 21st Century based/Web 2.0 technology tools and protocols.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay;
• Low-cost Medical Insurance including Vision and Prescription, option for Dental, HSA;
• Paid Time Off;
• Employee Referral Bonuses;
• 401K Retirement Plan;
• Tuition Reimbursement;
• Career Counseling and Advancement;
• Staff Recognition and Prizes.

Pay

Competitive Pay

Schedule

• 10 month school year hours are 8am-3pm;
• 30 day ESY hours are 8am-2pm.