Special Education Classroom Assistant

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Dental/Medical/Vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Free meals

Job summary

The Hughes Educational Center seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant for its South Boston Day School location. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off.

You will implement programs to remediate behavioral and social issues for students eligible for special education and collaborate with families and school personnel. Training in handling challenging behaviors is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field preferred.
• 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.

Skills

Attentive

Knowledgeable

Flexible

Dependable

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's in Human Services (preferred)

Job description

The Hughes Educational Center seeks a dedicated Teacher Assistant for its South Boston Day School location. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off.

You will implement programs to remediate behavioral and social issues for students eligible for special education and collaborate with families and school personnel. Training in handling challenging behaviors is provided.