What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher's Assistant position at Futures Incorp?
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Job Title: Teacher's Assistant
Reports to: Education Director & Assistant Director
Pay Range: $21.25 / hour to start (with an Associate's Degree) or $24.25 / hour to start (with a Bachelor's Degree)
$23.25 / hour (with a Vehicle Endorsement and an Associate's Degree) or $25.25 / hour (with a Vehicle Endorsement and a Bachelor's Degree)
Period of Employment: Part-Time, Non-Exempt; Approximately 32 hours/week-Monday-Friday 8:15 am-2:45 pm
The Ideal Candidate Will: Provide 1:1 academic/community-based support services and transport students to job sites/community activities (Company car provided)
Requirements:
- Associate degree and must meet minimum requirements for Level II/Title I/NCLB as recommended in the Connecticut Paraprofessional Guidelines OR Bachelor's degree (preferred)
- 1-2 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors
- Clear background check required
- Valid CT driver's license; "V" endorsement process required by state law
- Three (3) letters of recommendation required
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and random drug screenings
- DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason at all
Duties:
- Follow students' lesson plans and schedules as developed by the Special Education teacher
- Analyze job requirements, sequence daily tasks, observe and record data, and provide training at student job sites using appropriate instructional interventions
- Alert teachers to the needs/concerns of students
- Assist in the evaluation of students' progress
- CPR and PMT Training given at no cost to the employee
- Perform other delegated non-instructional responsibilities as assigned by the Special Education teacher or Education Director
Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional job-related duties and tasks as needed.
Futures Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Salary : $21 - $25