Paraprofessional/ Teacher's Assistant
About The Position
Ready to Make a Difference? Join Our Team: Teacher's Assistant (Paraprofessional) Are you passionate and innovative? At Future School, we offer a unique educational experience. Futures School specializes in working with developmental disabilities. Job Title: Teacher's Assistant Reports to: Education Director & Assistant Director Pay Range: $21.25 / hour to start (with an Associate's Degree) or $24.25 / hour to start (with a Bachelor's Degree) $23.25 / hour (with a Vehicle Endorsement and an Associate's Degree) or $25.25 / hour (with a Vehicle Endorsement and a Bachelor's Degree) Period of Employment: Part-Time, Non-Exempt; Approximately 32 hours/week-Monday-Friday 8:15 am-2:45 pm The Ideal Candidate Will: Provide 1:1 academic/community-based support services and transport students to job sites/community activities (Company car provided) Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional job-related duties and tasks as needed. Futures Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Requirements
- Associate degree OR Bachelor's degree (preferred)
- 1-2 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors
- Clear background check required
- Valid CT driver's license; "V" endorsement process required by state law
- Three (3) letters of recommendation required
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and random drug screenings
- DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason at all
Responsibilities
- Follow students' lesson plans and schedules as developed by the Special Education teacher
- Analyze job requirements, sequence daily tasks, observe and record data, and provide training at student job sites using appropriate instructional interventions
- Alert teachers to the needs/concerns of students
- Assist in the evaluation of students' progress
- Perform other delegated non-instructional responsibilities as assigned by the Special Education teacher or Education Director
Benefits
- CPR and PMT Training given at no cost to the employee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
