Teacher Assistant (Christiansburg Day School)

UHS•Christiansburg, VA

58d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hughes Educational Center is seeking a full-time Teacher Assistant for its Christiansburg Day School. The Center provides structured learning environments with low student-to-teacher ratios and specialized programming for students with intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, or autism spectrum disorder. Programming emphasizes classroom ecology, individualized direct academic instruction, differentiation, sensory integration, comprehensive evaluation, and parent collaboration, with the goal of improving socialization, reducing maladaptive behaviors, and supporting transitions to less restrictive educational settings. The Teacher Assistant generates and implements programs to remediate students’ behavioral and social issues. The role also includes availability for consultation with school personnel and parents of the students served. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off. Pay is hourly, paid biweekly, and commensurate with education and experience. New employees must complete a pre-hire drug screen, background checks, and education verification.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Able to sit, bend, kneel, or stand for more than an hour if needed.
Maintain behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and support the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care and Verbal De-escalation Crisis Intervention Training.
Effectively perform facility-approved First Aid and CPR techniques.
Understand and demonstrate therapeutic boundaries.
Be a team player and offer valuable insight to the team.
Communicate effectively verbally and through written documentation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision and care for students in a classroom setting.
Direct, demonstrate, and provide examples of daily living skills to students with varying abilities.
Use positive and appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, and guidance when needed.
Complete effective, accurate, legible documentation in a timely manner.
Demonstrate knowledge of and follow student educational plans and interventions.
Respond to students in a caring, mature manner and maintain sound professional boundaries with students and staff.
Serve as a role model for students.
Assist in managing aggressive behavior.
Assist in implementing alternative educational and behavioral programs.
Assist in identifying social and behavioral issues.
Generate and implement programs to remediate behavioral and social issues.
Be available to consult with school personnel and parents of the students served.