Special Needs Teacher Assistant
About The Position
-To assist the classroom teacher in the direct care and supervision of the students in the classroom, in a safe, clean, and educationally stimulating environment Multiple positions are available ranging from kindergarten through 22 years old. Classroom options range from academic, life skills, and vocational programs. Placement based on experience. Easterseals Southwest Florida is dedicated to providing exceptional service to children, youth and adults with disabilities as well as support to their families. We offer the highest quality of care throughout our clients’ lives so they can enjoy access, opportunities and more dynamic life choices. The agency was founded in 1946 and for more than 76 years has offered therapies, services and enrichments across our region. Through public and private funding as well as philanthropy, Easterseals administers a variety of therapies -- occupational, physical, speech and more -- as well as educational opportunities for the young and not-so-young: The Lily School Pre-K, ABA Academy, VIP High School, Adult Employment Services & Day Training as well as enrichment programs in art, music and performing arts. Community partnerships enhance offerings and include equine therapy at InStride Therapy and projects in organic farming with Operation Eco Vets garden on the Easterseals campus. Therapists are also actively enhancing therapies and services within the autism spectrum, allowing Easterseals to serve this growing community. Easterseals SWFL strives to be an Employer-of-Choice and is proud to offer our employees a rich, comprehensive and competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, options for a medical plan, dental and/or vision plans, paid time off, 403B retirement plan, and paid holidays.
Requirements
- Required: High School Diploma or GED.
- A minimum of one year of classroom experience working with persons with behavioral modification preferred.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
- All employees must pass a background screening and drug test for employment.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear.
- This position is very active and requires standing; walking; bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Nice To Haves
- Some college preferred.
- CPR/First Aid Certification is preferable but will train to obtain certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist teacher in the implementation of daily lesson plans.
- Prepare classroom materials.
- Assist with the overall care of the students in the assigned classroom including toileting and other personal hygiene as needed.
- Assist the teacher in classroom management including providing individualized instruction as needed, to individual students or small groups.
- Drive school buses as assigned in a safe and timely manner.
- Behavior management
- Comply with Easterseals policies and procedures utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior.
- Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, courtesy, and effective communication while working at Easterseals or when representing the organization.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 403(b) match
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
