What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher Assistant position at The Groden Center?
Schedule: Full-Time; Monday- Friday 8:15AM - 3:30PM, Tuesdays 8:15AM - 4:15PM (Plus 2 Saturdays per year in April & December from 10:00AM - 1:00PM)
**$750.00 Sign-on Bonus!!
Excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents and young adults with autism and developmental disabilities!
If you're a team player with a caring heart who's ready to be there to help, then we'd love to have you join our Groden Day School family! Become a part of the Groden Center, a program that is internationally known for evidence-based programs, innovative work in self-control and effective coping procedures, and research. This position provides direct instruction to students in classrooms and monitoring of progress, and supports students in learning academics, functional living skills, and appropriate behaviors and social skills. Teacher Assistants/Behavior Specialists are trained by clinicians in applied behavior analysis (ABA) principles and other areas, and work with a supportive team that includes Special Education Teachers, BCBAs, Speech/Language pathologists, psychologists and more!
Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package for Full-Time!!
- Company Paid 80% of Health Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Company Paid 100% of Dental Insurance with Delta Dental (Individual)
- Vision Insurance with VSP
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
- 401K with Company Match
- Free Long Term Disability Insurance
- Free Life Insurance
- AFLAC
- Low staffing ratios
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off: FIVE weeks of paid vacation PLUS 6 additional earned time off days
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mileage Reimbursement
Education, Experience and Special Skills:
- Candidates must have completed at least two years of a college or the equivalent of 60 college credits
- In lieu of a college experience, candidates must have a Teacher Assistant certification and a Para-Pro/Para-Pathways certification
- Experience working with children with autism and developmental disabilities to implement vocational and recreational activities ensuring their health and safety
- Must be able to read, write, and speak in English proficiently
- Ability to speak, see & hear clearly/audibly, as well as write legibly for documentation
- Basic computer skills
- Professional, patient, helpful and respectful communication skills with staff, students, their families or other parties
- Ability to intervene with clients when needed to implement behavioral inventions including physical restraint and lifting
- Ability to sit, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, reach and/or move regularly
- Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing for at least three years
- Transportation of students via company vans or personal vehicles is required
- CPR/First Aid Certification required (We provide training if needed)
- Teacher Assistant Certification required (We provide training if needed)
- Safety Care training (We provide training if needed)
Advancement Opportunities:
- Tuition reimbursement PLUS on-site BCBA training program
- Extensive new employee orientation
- Initial and ongoing 'in-house" training in a wide array of topic areas
- Access to professional trainings offered throughout the year
- Behavior Management Training
- First Aid/CPR Training
Salary : $21 - $23