Special Education Assistant, Full-Time with Benefits

The Hughes Center; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Development Opportunities

Free meals

Job summary

The Hughes Center seeks an attentive, flexible Teacher Assistant for our South Boston Day School location. This full-time role supports students with ID, developmental delay, or ASD, implementing individualized programs and collaborating with staff and families.

Role includes supervision, skill-building, and behavior support, with training in crisis intervention and safety protocols. Benefits are provided, and PTO is generous.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field preferred.
• Hold a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience working 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field

Tools

Handle With Care & Verbal De-escalation Training

First Aid & CPR Certification

Job description

The Hughes Center seeks an attentive, flexible Teacher Assistant for our South Boston Day School location. This full-time role supports students with ID, developmental delay, or ASD, implementing individualized programs and collaborating with staff and families.

Role includes supervision, skill-building, and behavior support, with training in crisis intervention and safety protocols. Benefits are provided, and PTO is generous.