Teacher Aide - CARES School
About The Position
The Teacher Aide works at Devereux Massachusetts & Rhode Island’s CARES School, a therapeutic day school in Rutland, Massachusetts, serving students ages 6 through 21 with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability. The school supports students in grades K–12 and beyond as they work toward diplomas and develop vocational, transitional, social-emotional, and daily living skills. Many students have experienced academic difficulties related to social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The Teacher Aide helps provide a compassionate, safe, and therapeutic environment. The role includes directly supervising assigned youth, supporting their safety and security, teaching and prompting appropriate behaviors, offering positive reinforcement, and assisting with Activities of Daily Living. The aide also completes required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports, and works with an interactive team that includes nursing, education, therapists, and psychiatrists. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The pay range is $21.12–$24.58 per hour, depending on experience and education.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Valid driver's license required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be able to attend a two-week paid orientation in Rutland, Massachusetts, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
- Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision to assigned youth and ensure their safety and security.
- Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment.
- Engage with youth meaningfully and positively.
- Teach and prompt appropriate behaviors and provide positive reinforcement.
- Teach and assist with Activities of Daily Living skills.
- Complete required documentation, including progress notes and incident reports.
- Work as part of an interactive team that includes nursing, education, therapists, and psychiatrists.
- Attend a two-week paid orientation, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in Rutland, Massachusetts.
Benefits
- 192 PTO hours per year and 64 sick hours per year.
- 403(b) retirement account with a guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for an additional 2% match.
- Free life insurance up to two times annual salary.
- Blue Cross health insurance plans.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Accident insurance.
- Identity theft insurance.
- Pet insurance and additional insurance options.
- Free Employee Assistance Program for mental health, work-life balance, and general well-being.
- Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, electronics, and other products and services.
- ASCEND career-accelerator program, including career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills development, tuition payments, and student loan repayment.
- Student loan debt assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
- Medical services, including telemedicine, prescription drugs, preventative care, and mental health services.
- Generous paid time off that begins accruing on the first day of employment.
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
- Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance and work-life balance program.
- Eligible employees can begin benefits after 30 days of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
