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Job Description
Teacher Assistant Job Opportunity
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 member of the educational and therapeutic team, the teacher assistant provides comprehensive direct care and instructional support for students with autism spectrum disorders.
Responsibilities include:
Provide one-to-one supplemental academic and therapeutic instruction to students according to their individualized educational plan.
Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials as assigned by supervising therapist for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing student objectives.
Provide ongoing communication regarding student progress or issues with therapists, teachers, support staff and director. Also maintain daily communication between home and school.
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 and maintain academic instruction and behavioral data.
Assist student with self help skills: meals, toileting, grooming.
Participate in staff trainings, 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.
Job Type:
Full-time
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