What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher's Assistant position at Brandon Residential Treatment Center?
Make a Difference Through Education. Empower Every Learner.
Brandon Residential Treatment Center is seeking compassionate and dependable Educational Care Specialist (Paraprofessional) to support boys and young men in a small, structured, and trauma-informed school setting. As a key member of the classroom team, you’ll assist with academic instruction, provide emotional support, and help students build the skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Essential Responsibilities:
•Serve as in-house substitute for absent teachers
•Participate in the IEP process as required
•Serve as a role model for clients at all times
•Provide corrective/learning experience for the students
•Set and maintain consistent/constructive limits
•Plan and participate in assigned activities
•Provide support to the residences during transition prior to school each morning
Qualifications:
•High school diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
•Preferred minimum one year experience working w/ youth 8-18 years old
•Valid ID and CORI/DCF background check
•Able to participate in physical interventions
Salary:
Starting at $18.00/ hour
w/ MAP Certification: $21.00/ hour
Benefits:
•$1,000 Referral Bonus
•Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
•403B Retirement Plan options with company match
•Fitness Reimbursement
•Undergraduate Tuition Remission
•Graduate Tuition Reimbursement
•11 Paid Holidays
•19 Days PTO
•Employer Paid Life Insurance & LTD
•Flexible Schedule
•Health Flexible Spending Account
•Dependent Care FSA
•Paid Orientation & Trainings
•Parental Leave
•Mileage Reimbursement
•Employee Assistance Program
•Free breakfast, lunch and parking for all employees!
Location: 27 Winter Street, Natick, MA 01760
Salary : $18 - $21