Assistant Teacher Direct Support

Amego, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Amego School is seeking energetic Assistant Teachers to support students with autism, ensuring safety and well-being while implementing educational and behavior programming as directed by the head teacher and BCBA. This role emphasizes a team-driven approach and the mission to foster functional, vocational life skills for greater independence.

There are growth opportunities and mentorship, including tuition reimbursement for those pursuing specialization in special education or applied behavior

Qualifications

• Ability to implement behavioral support strategies and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience supporting students with autism and implementing education plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational opportunities with the firm belief that everyone is capable of learning.
• Teach students as directed by the head teacher.
• Follow student behavior plans as directed by the BCBA.
• Report to residential group home sites to assist students in preparing for school.
• Assist students with toileting and personal care as needed.
• Perform physical management strategies to maintain safety.
• Observe and safeguard student rights as mandated reporters.

Skills

Behavioral support

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

The Assistant Teacher position provides a rewarding work environment for those who want to make a positive impact and fulfill Amegos mission to foster functional, vocational life skills so they can achieve greater independence.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience as you work towards becoming a certified head teacher. Amego can assist with that process and provide all necessary training.

Join our team and change lives!

Amego School is searching for energetic and passionate Assistant Teachers!

The assistant teachers primary duties are to ensure the safety and well-being of students with autism, as well as implement educational and behavior programming as directed by the head teacher and BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). Assistant teachers work directly with and teach students in a 1 on 1 and/or a 1 on 2 teacher to student ratio. The needs of our students demand a team-driven approach and a positive outlook. The assistant teacher position provides a rewarding work environment for those who want to make a positive impact and fulfill Amegos mission to foster functional, vocational life skills so they can achieve greater independence. There are also great opportunities for growth and mentorship, including tuition reimbursement for those seeking a career in special education or applied behavior analysis. Assistant teacher duties include:

• Provide educational opportunities with the firm belief that everyone is capable of learning.
• Teach students as directed by the head teacher.
• Follow student behavior plans as directed by the BCBA.
• Reporting to residential group home work sites multiple days per week to assist students in preparing for school.
• Assisting students with toileting and showering as needed.
• Performing physical management strategies to keep students and others safe from challenging behaviors.
• Observe and safeguard student rights as mandated reporters.
• Participate in the general upkeep of the school and residential group homes.
• Write incident reports as necessary and to company standards

$25 - $26.50 hour. Depending on years of experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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Qualifications

HS Diploma

Driver's License

Ability to implement behavioral support strategies and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.