Full-Time Special Needs TA — Growth, Support & Benefits

Universal Health Services; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home/Work Life Balance

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

401(k) Retirement Plan with company

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending or Health Savings

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Development Opportunities

Free meals!

Company stock purchase discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Hughes Educational Center in Christiansburg is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support students with ID, developmental delay, or ASD in a day school setting. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off.

You will implement programs, supervise students, support living skills, and assist with behavior intervention while collaborating with teachers, parents, and staff in a low student-to-teacher ratio environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's in a Human Services field preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience with individuals with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and care for students in a classroom setting.
• Provide daily living skills direction, examples, and demonstration to students at different levels of ability.
• Provide positive and appropriate intervention, limit-setting, response, problem-solving, and guidance when needed.
• Provide effective, accurate, and legible documentation in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and follow-thru with student educational plans and interventions.
• Respond to students in a caring, mature manner while demonstrating sound professional boundaries with both residents and staff.
• Serve as a role model for students.
• Assist in management of aggressive behavior.
• Assist in implementation of alternative educational and behavioral programs.
• Assist in identification of social/behavioral issues.

Skills

Attentive

Dependable

Flexible

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Job description

The Hughes Educational Center in Christiansburg is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support students with ID, developmental delay, or ASD in a day school setting. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off.

You will implement programs, supervise students, support living skills, and assist with behavior intervention while collaborating with teachers, parents, and staff in a low student-to-teacher ratio environment.