Teacher Associate

About the role

The Teacher Associate / T.A. position at NeuroRestorative involves working in a learning environment to support students with various needs. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual student requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with an assigned student under the direction of a teacher and adjust delivery of instruction and learning activities accordingly.
• Instruct students in a teacher’s absence, using Behavior Management techniques to promote a smooth functioning classroom.
• Utilize various teaching techniques when working with students on a one-on-one basis.
• Monitor student’s learning behavior progress.
• Instruct students when a teacher is involved in a team meeting or parent conference.
• Keep on-going records of all students receiving one-on-one instruction and assist teachers and students in record keeping.
• Aid teachers on educational field trips.
• Participate as a member of the treatment team.
• Attend all staff meetings and training opportunities provided by the agency.
• Use behavior management system effectively with all students and work effectively with teachers to resolve conflict situations.
• Support the teachers in the growth of student academic work.
• Perform “On-Call” coverage on a rotating basis.
• Perform other related duties and activities as required.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age per DCFS guidelines.
• Holds a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED).
• Valid driver's License.
• Meets one of the following requirements:
• Holds an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Completed at least 60 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (excluding remedial coursework).
• Scored 460 or higher on the ParaPro Test and has an official report from the Educational Testing Service.
• Earns the following scores on the Work Keys test: Reading for Information: 4, Writing/Business Writing: 3, and Applied Mathematics: 4.
• Physical Requirements: Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Benefits

NeuroRestorative offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$20.00-$21.00 hourly pay rate.

Schedule

Part Time - Monday-Friday, 9a-3p.

Sevita

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.