Autism Education Assistant — ABA & Life Skills Support

Hawthorne Foundation; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 30,125 - 38,164; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Retirement Plan

Education Incentives

Life Insurance/AD&D

403B Plans

Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Time

Job summary

The Hawthorne Foundation in Westchester is seeking a School Program/Teacher's Assistant to support students with autism and other developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include implementing daily educational programs assigned by certified teachers, assisting with clerical tasks, and promoting proper hygiene habits among students.

This role requires an Associate Degree or 48 college credits and involves participation in continuous training. Benefits include medical and retirement plans, education incentives, and paid time off for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in teaching students with Autism and willingness to motivate students to learn.
• Sensitivity to the needs of all students.
• Desire to acquire effective training techniques in behavior analysis programming.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for specific group assignments as Teacher Assistant.
• Implement daily and weekly programs assigned by certified teacher.
• Assist in clerical work including daily attendance and requisitions.
• Carry out daily schedules as developed and planned.
• Participate in in-service training, CPR, and complete quizzes monthly.
• Instruct students in daily proper hygiene habits.
• Accompany students to medical appointments as needed.

Skills

Teaching students with Autism

Clerical work

Daily hygiene habits instruction

Participation in in-service training

Education

Associate Degree from accredited college

Minimum High School Diploma

Job description

The Hawthorne Foundation in Westchester is seeking a School Program/Teacher's Assistant to support students with autism and other developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include implementing daily educational programs assigned by certified teachers, assisting with clerical tasks, and promoting proper hygiene habits among students.

This role requires an Associate Degree or 48 college credits and involves participation in continuous training. Benefits include medical and retirement plans, education incentives, and paid time off for eligible employees.