Job Summary: STEP Program Behavioral Specialist/Teacher Assistant

Job Description

The Dearborn Academy STEP Program is a short-term alternative educational program affiliated with Dearborn Academy. STEP is designed to provide stabilization and intensive academic, behavioral, and therapeutic assessment and intervention to elementary, middle, and high school students who have been excluded from their educational placement. The goal of STEP is to help students address the issues that resulted in their referral and to prepare them for a transition to an appropriate educational setting. STEP takes a strengths-based approach and emphasizes respect, community, personal responsibility, and decision-making. The program is small and highly structured with an average staff-to-student ratio of 1:2. Our approach is relationally based and incorporates a student’s need for positive connections with others. We are seeking an energetic, active, creative professional who will help provide structure, assist in academic classes, and facilitate group and community-based activities with our students. We are not a behavioral program and do not physically mange students. Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and experience with ED/BD/LD students required. Supportive team environment with a competitive wage/benefits program. Ten-month calendar.

Position Type: Full-time Positions Available: 1

Job Requirements

Good sense of humor and an ability to connect genuinely with students of all ages and backgrounds,Ability to work as a member of a team, Strong writing skills, Strong time management skills, Strong multi-tasking skills, Good Boundaries ,Flexibility, Comfortable with Apple computers and learning new technology skills, drivers license

 At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred

 BA degree preferred

Contact Information

Laura Rice, Director ( lrice@dearbornstep.org or Kris Blake Clinical director (kblake@dearbornstep.org)

575 Washington St, Newton, Massachusetts 02476

Phone: 781 -641- 1761 or 781-641-3743

Fax: 781 -641- 1769

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Newton, MA 02458: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person