Teacher Assistant (Christiansburg Day School)

UHS•Christiansburg, VA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Hughes Educational Center operates day schools offering structured learning environments for students with low student-to-teacher ratios (4:1) and specialized programming. This programming emphasizes classroom ecology, individualized and direct academic instruction, differentiation, sensory integration, comprehensive evaluation, and parent collaboration. The goal is to improve socialization, reduce maladaptive behaviors, and successfully transition students to a less restrictive educational setting. The Teacher Assistant role at the Christiansburg Day School is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits and generous paid time off. The TA is responsible for developing and implementing programs to address behavioral and social issues for students eligible for special educational programs, including those with Intellectual Disability (ID), developmental delay, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This also involves consulting with school personnel and parents of these students.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Hold a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Effectively use the full range of body motion - sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed
Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
Successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training
Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques
Able to understand demonstrate therapeutic boundaries
Willing to be a team player and offer valuable insight to the team
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and via written documentation
Successfully complete a pre-hire drug screen
Successfully complete pre-hire background checks
Successfully complete education verification

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred
Experience working with individuals with special needs preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and care for students in a classroom setting
Provide daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration to students at different levels of ability
Provide positive and appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, and guidance when needed
Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion
Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with student educational plans and interventions
Respond to students in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff
Serve as a role model for students
Assist in management of aggressive behavior
Assist in implementation of alternative educational and behavioral programs
Assist in identification of social/behavioral issues