Relief Teacher Assistant - The Darnell School

Advocates; New Jersey; On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts with partners

Job summary

The Darnell School, a program of Advocates, is seeking a Relief/As Needed Teacher Assistant to provide flexible classroom support from 9:00am–3:00pm, Monday through Friday. The starting rate is $21.50/hour with hours varying by staffing needs.

You will implement IEP goals, assist with behavior support, collect progress data, and accompany students into the community. A High School Diploma/GED is required; valid driver’s license and background checks are also needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to implement IEP goals and behavior support plans.
• Must pass background checks and have valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEP goals for students.
• Implement behavior support plans and track progress.
• Collect data for IEP goals using electronic or paper records.
• accompany and teach students in the community.
• Transport students as needed.
• Attend weekly classroom staff meetings and monthly trainings.
• Maintain required certifications (First Aid, CPR, Safety Care).

Skills

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Rate: $21.50/hour

Schedule: Relief/As Needed | Monday thorugh Friday 9:00am–3:00pm

The Relief Teacher Assistant provides flexible coverage and support to The Darnell School as needed. In this role, you will fill in for Teacher Assistants who are absent or provide additional classroom support based on program needs. This is an as-needed position, and scheduled hours may vary depending on staffing needs.

The Teacher Assistant will implement student programming in a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio, directly supporting students in reaching their individualized education plan (IEP) goals. You will implement academic and behavior support strategies, while collecting and tracking data to monitor progress. You will also join students in the community, supporting their learning outside of the classroom.

The Darnell School is a program of Advocates and is a 221-day-per-year ABA school program serving students ages 9-22 with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges. Our mission is to teach, support and empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives based on their needs and choices. We offer spacious classrooms with ample opportunity for community skill-building, relationship development and recreation.

Learn more about The Darnell School here: https://darnellschool.org/

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a close-knit community that values ideas and contributions from staff.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Small, tight-knit program with only four classrooms
• Paid holidays, school vacations, and flex time
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Free BCBA supervision for those pursuing certification
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Exclusive discounts with partner organizations (BJ's, AAA, and more)
• We will support your education and career development by providing you with the resources needed to advance

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

• Implement student individualized education plan (IEP) goals
• Implement behavior support plans
• Collect data for IEP goals using an electronic data collection system or via paper and pencil
• Accompany and teach students in the community
• Transport students in the community, as needed
• Attend weekly classroom staff meetings
• Attend monthly school wide trainings
• Maintain certifications (First Aid, CPR, Safety Care)

• High School Diploma
• Skills in effective communication, include spoken and written English
• Must successfully pass background checks. Must have valid driver’s license, safe driving record, automobile insurance and access to vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport.