Teacher Aide

PreK ESE Paraprofessional

The Therapeutic Learning Center is in search of a paraprofessional (teacher’s assistant) for our pre-k special education classrooms. This role is under the supervision of the classroom teacher and program director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of early childhood development and milestones; experience working with students that have developmental delays, medical complexities and other disabilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of student behavioral needs and how to effectively support classroom management strategies to mitigate behaviors with an emphasis on safety, care, and dignity. All staff are provided with crisis and de-escalation training at the start of the school year.

• Assist the classroom teacher and instructional team in implementing appropriate lessons to students, and monitor to make adjustments as needed. Emphasis in meeting individual learner needs and understanding different learning styles. Effectively support instruction in the areas of:
  • Curriculum and Learning - Pre-Academics, Kindergarten Readiness
  • Social-Emotional - Social Skills, Peer Interactions, Self-Regulation
  • Communication
  • Independent Functioning - Hygiene, Feeding, Safety, Learner Behaviors
  • Utilize play-based learning to facilitate instructional goals.
    
• Support the instructional team in collecting data, monitoring student needs and progress, communicating milestones and areas of concern to the instructional team.

• Work collaboratively with the instructional team with effective communication; be able to solve problems and challenges independently and with the team using sensitivity and tact.
  
• Build meaningful and communicative relationships with staff, students, and families to promote an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
  
• Assist with planning and preparing classroom materials including printing and laminating for visuals, art projects, communication and behavioral supports as directed by classroom teachers or therapists.
• Assist with student hygiene and independent functioning needs including, but not limited to: toilet training and toileting assistance (changing diapers), handwashing, feeding.

• Assist in maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the environment by following a daily checklist of tasks. Monitor supply inventory.

• Benefits:

• Competitive pay - Hourly
• 12 Month Work Schedule
• Inexpensive Employer Sponsored Health Insurance with United Health Care
• Dental, Vision, Short term disability, Long term disability, and other supplementary insurance products are available
• 403B retirement plan with 4% company match
• $25,000 Employer sponsored life insurance policy
• Employee Wellness Program (earn up to $2,000 in Rewards)

• Education: High School Graduate 2 Years College Education
• Experience: 2 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Skills:
  • Demonstrate reliability, consistent attendance, and dependability to ensure stability and continuity for young learners.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
  • Experience working with technology in a classroom setting (AAC, Smart Boards, tablets, etc.)
  • Ability to lift forty to fifty pounds.