Teacher Assistant

Job Summary

Do you have a Bachelor's degree, are currently want a change of pace and love kids? Would you like to work in an environment that is family oriented, rewarding, provides medical benefits and a school calendar? Then working at Connection's Academy East is your answer Connection's Academy East, a leader in providing special education services, is recruiting Special Education Teacher Assistants for our Therapeutic Day School.

Our Therapeutic Day School serves students 6-22 providing quality academic and therapeutic services to students with a variety of special education needs. Students are supported by a team of professionals that includes School Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Therapists and Related Service Providers, such as OT and SLP.

We are seeking caring individuals with a desire to help students achieve their goals to join our team.

Special Education Teacher Assistants work closely with the classroom teacher to ensure that Individualized Education Programs are being followed and progress toward IEP goals is made and may serve as a substitute teacher. Special Education Teacher Assistants also will work with students on an individual basis providing academic and behavioral support to student in a therapeutic manner. The Teacher Assistant will provide crisis intervention and support as needed.

Ideal Candidate Requirements include:

-Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with Type 39 Substitute Certificate (if candidate does not already have teaching license)

OR

a Paraprofessional Certification/Licensure

We are looking for individuals who:

-Approach work with integrity, commitment and dedication

-Finds great joy working with children and sees each student as a unique and valuable individual

-Thinks positively and enthusiastically about people and what they are capable of becoming

-History of demonstrating initiative, flexibility and consistency in work environment

-Establishes and maintains positive and collaborative working relationships

-Having experience with behavior management a plus.

Connection's Academy East offers a complete benefit package including: medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and a 401k plan.

For more information about Connection's Academy East, please visit our web site at An application for employment can be found on the website under the forms section. Please forward your resume, cover letter and completed application via email to Ms. Shannon, Principal at

Job Description:

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree and Type 39 Substitute Certificate or a Paraprofessional's Licensure
• Essential Knowledge/ Skills:
• Approaches work with integrity, commitment and dedication
• Ability to motivate students and get them excited about learning
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with a multi-faceted group of professionals.
• Preferred Experience:
• Working with children with disabilities
• Classroom/ behavior management
• Driving a small school bus

Responsibilities and duties include (but are not limited to):

• Foster a classroom climate that is attractive and motivational for students' learning
• Implement small group or individual lesson plans created by special education teacher as needed, and complete other tasks that may be requested by the teacher
• Flexibility with job assignments due to changes in staffing patterns and types of assistance needed
• Be familiar with each student's IEP which indicates the child's present level of performance, objective to meet the child's needs, evaluation procedures and schedules for determining when objectives are met
• Provide whole classroom behavior management while also implementing individual behavior plans
• Maintain positive leadership and participation in P.E., group therapy and other activities
• Provide various accommodations for multiple students simultaneously
• Thoroughly and accurately document student performance and complete corresponding paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintain school's safety plan
• Maintain valid Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention certification
• Support educational process by copying, running errands, preparing snack/lunch, typing tests, learning how to utilize available technology, etc. as requested by supervising teacher
• Help develop, implement, and monitor progress towards IEP goals and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA)
• Participates and contributes to staff development activities and all staff meetings
• Communicate effectively with all students and faculty
• Strive to improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional growth and development activities by utilizing information and insights gained in professional efforts for self-improvement
• Document all "Restrictive Interventions" Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention (NCI) incidents for students in your classroom
• Initiate and/or participate in problem-solving difficult situations involving students and/or faculty
• Recognize personnel policies/regulations and the importance of conferring with faculty, district personnel, and the community in a professional manner
• Other duties as requested by a Senior Staff Member

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28, $37,676.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person