What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Assistants/Aides – Special Education – Autistic Room position at Y.A.L.E. School?
Grow with Y.A.L.E.! We are looking for outstanding individuals who thrive in a compassionate, team-oriented environment. We believe in giving our staff a healthy work-life balance. We provide traditional health benefits, paid school holidays, excellent work hours and a retirement plan that can’t be beat.
Benefits include: Competitive Pay; $30/month Medical Insurance (Aetna) including Vision and Prescription, option for Dental; HSA; Paid Time Off; Employee Referral Bonuses; 401K Retirement Plan; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Counseling and Advancement; Staff Recognition and Prizes.
Starting a career in education? There is no better place to begin than Y.A.L.E. Start as a classroom assistant or 1:1 aide, and see all of the career choices available to you. We help our staff to pursue their dreams with career counseling, tuition reimbursement and advancement opportunities.
This location requires staff to work in the summer from July 6th to August 14th, 2026 for $4,100. Hours are 8am to 2pm and summer school operates five days a week (Monday-Friday). Regular School contract starts September 1st. Salary is $35,000 for 10 months (September 1st, 2026-June 30th, 2027). Hours are 8am-3pm for a 35 hour work week!
School holidays are plentiful and are included in your salary (paid days off!)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The Classroom Assistant/Aide shall:
- Classroom Assistant: Possess 60 college credits from an accredited post-secondary institution OR hold Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited post-secondary institution (preferred)
- Classroom Aide: Possess High School Diploma and have at least two years of experience working as a paraprofessional or 1:1
- Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate and instruct students.
- Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
- Showcase expertise and experience in using 21st Century based/Web 2.0 technology tools and protocols.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Classroom Assistant/Aide at Y.A.L.E. School assumes the professional responsibility for providing supervision of assigned students in a safe, supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Classroom Assistant/Aide work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents.
In addition, the Classroom Assistant/Aide will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the implementation of a School Wide Positive Behavior Support system and the recording of daily behavioral data and addressing the needs of diverse learners through classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39,000