Special Education Classroom Assistant (10 Month + 30 Days Contract)

Y.A.L.E. School NJ; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Low-cost Medical Insurance including Vision and Prescription

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Bonuses

401K Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Counseling and Advancement

Staff Recognition and Prizes

Job summary

Y.A.L.E. School NJ in Marlton is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support young autistic students in a positive learning environment. This position offers a 10-month contract with hours from 8 am to 3 pm, and a summer 30-day contract for Extended School Year. Ideal candidates should possess at least 60 college credits or a Bachelor's degree, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The job also includes several benefits such as competitive pay, medical insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Possess 60 college credits from an accredited institution or hold a Bachelor's Degree.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and instruct students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of assigned students in a safe classroom environment.
• Collaborate with school staff and parents to support students.
• Record daily behavioral data and address diverse learners' needs.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Motivating students

Interpersonal skills

Technology expertise

Education

60 college credits or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOM ASSISTANT (10 MONTH + 30 DAYS)

We are looking for dynamic teaching assistants who want to work with a young, autistic population in an ABA setting. This is an ideal position for anyone looking to start a career in education with a goal of becoming a teacher or becoming a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst).

Teaching assistants will be given a 10 month contract (Sept. 1-June 30) that includes days off for school holidays including a week for winter break and a week for spring break as well as a 30 day contract for ESY (Extended School Year) that runs for six weeks in the summer.

10 month school year hours are 8am-3pm, while the 30 day ESY hours are 8am-2pm.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Low-cost Medical Insurance including Vision and Prescription, option for Dental, HSA
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Counseling and Advancement
• Staff Recognition and Prizes

Job Requirements

• Possess 60 college credits from an accredited post-secondary institution
• OR hold Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate and instruct students.
• Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
• Showcase expertise and experience in using 21st Century based/Web 2.0 technology tools and protocols.

Job Description

The Classroom Assistant at Y.A.L.E. School assumes the professional responsibility for providing supervision of assigned students in a safe, supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Classroom Assistant work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents. In addition, the Classroom Assistant will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the implementation of a School Wide Positive Behavior Support system and the recording of daily behavioral data and addressing the needs of diverse learners through classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.

Y.A.L.E. School provides a positive approach to learning for students with disabilities 3 to 21 years of age, who need a specialized setting in order to benefit from education.

Established in 1976, Y.A.L.E. School has an impressive track record of success. We are a New Jersey state-approved private school for students with disabilities.

On our campuses, Y.A.L.E. School serves students with social, emotional, learning, and behavioral disabilities from Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.