Special Education Teaching Assistant

Asah; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team as a Teaching Assistant at Eden Autism Services in Princeton, where you will support students with autism. This full-time position involves implementing IEP goals, managing behaviors, and collaborating with educators to enhance learning outcomes. Eden offers comprehensive benefits including medical care, retirement savings, and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Must have minimum high school diploma; prefer Bachelor's degree.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift/move 50lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEP goals using ABA-based strategies.
• Assist with daily physical self-care needs of students.
• Collect data on teaching and behavior management.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree or Enrollment in College Program

Job description

Eager to take that first step toward a rewarding career you’ll love?

Join Eden’s team as a Teaching Assistant, and work alongside some of the best teachers, therapists, support staff, and behavior analysts! Celebrating 50 years providing lifespan services for children and adults, Eden is a nationally recognized program specializing in the support of those with profound autism.

At Eden Autism Services, our Teaching Assistants are more than just classroom support. They educate, encourage, collaborate, and advocate. Under direct supervision of certified teachers, our Teaching Assistants implement instructional and behavior reduction programs for students with autism.

RESPONSIBILITY SNAPSHOT:

• Implementing IEP goals using ABA-based strategies. Contributing to the development of instructional and behavior management programs.

• Implementation of crisis management strategies and techniques to assist in managing challenging behaviors such as tantrums, self-injury, and/or aggression.

• Assist in arrival and dismissal of students; preparing lunches; tending to daily physical self-care needs of the students (i.e., toileting, dressing, showering, etc.).

• Collecting teaching and behavior management data and maintaining graphs for all programs. Quarterly progress reports with in-depth summaries of growth and problem areas.

• Attendance and participation in staff meetings and training sessions.

This is a full-time position - Monday through Friday, 8:30am-3:00pm.

Compensation starts at $16 per hour, dependent on Education and Experience levels.

LOCATION:

The Eden School is located at 2 Merwick Rd, Princeton, NJ.

MUST HAVES:

• Minimum of high school diploma

• Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in college program preferred

• Valid, unsuspended driver’s license is required

Physical Abilities:

• Lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

• Sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, stretch, stoop, and/or reach above shoulder level for extended periods of time.

• Pass and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification, including implementation of all strategies and techniques.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, exercise independent judgement, and make appropriate decisions based on established policies and procedures.

What you’ll love about Eden:

• Benefits: Eden offers a well-rounded benefits package including medical and dental, life insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and more.

• Growth: In addition to tuition assistance, we have many opportunities for team building and professional development.

• Core Values: Believe More + Do What it Takes + Work Together + Show Compassion + Be True

TO APPLY:

Send your resume to Lauren McAllister at [e-mail] or apply directly at edenautism.org/careers