Teaching Assistant
About The Position
The Home for Little Wanderers is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Clifford Academy in Walpole, Massachusetts. Clifford Academy serves students with educational, emotional, and behavioral challenges that cannot be adequately addressed in a traditional public school environment. Students have individualized education plans tailored to their needs and strengths. Teaching Assistants provide rehabilitative assistance to students who need social and/or behavioral support during the school day, while supporting teachers and collaborating with school staff to promote learning and manage student behavior.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to respond positively and appropriately to direction and feedback.
- Satisfactory completion of TCI Training is required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or 48 credits in an education or human services field of study.
- Driving record that allows for transporting students in school transportation.
Responsibilities
- Provide rehabilitative assistance to students who require social and/or behavioral support during the school day.
- Support teachers in creating an environment with clear and consistent classroom behavior standards.
- Help teachers provide consistent routines for managing students’ independent and group work.
- Help teachers monitor students’ learning progress and maintain performance records.
- Establish and model appropriate working relationships with students.
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to manage student behavior within school and classroom structures.
- Engage in supervision and respond openly and constructively to feedback.
- Complete paperwork consistently, professionally, and on time.
- Attend regular meetings with a problem-solving mindset and contribute actively.
- Support other members of the Clifford Academy staff.
Benefits
- Up to 15 days of time off per year for new full-time employees.
- 11 holidays and 5 sick days.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Extensive training for new staff.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
- Employer-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance.
- Basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
