Special Needs Teacher Assistant / Paraprofessional

Success on the Spectrum; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay starting at $15/hr, up to $20/hr when certified

Company paid certifications (BLS/CPR, QBS Safety)

Discounted tuition for BCBA school

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A dedicated ABA learning center in Tomball is seeking a full-time Special Needs Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional to engage with children in educational activities. Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, incorporating sensory activities, and ensuring safety during field trips. Candidates must possess strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and be physically active. Opportunities for advancement and training for certifications are provided. This role aims at enhancing children's learning experiences and personal development.

Qualifications

• No criminal background is required.
• Able to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Must be physically active and able to engage with children.

Responsibilities

• Work in the center Monday to Friday from 7:45am to 4:00pm.
• Implement lesson plans created by the BCBA.
• Incorporate sensory activities into lessons.

Skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Physical activity

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Special Needs Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional.

ABOUT THIS JOB: We are looking for playful, high-energy staff seeking full-time employment at the Tomball location! You must have a passion for helping kids learn and have fun! You will lead the kids in educational activities/games and make sure all safety rules are followed. We also take our kids on field trips! If this describes you and you are looking for an ABA company that makes you love coming to work each day, please apply!

ABOUT SOS:

Success On The Spectrum is a learning center for children with Autism. We assign one “teacher” (known as a behavior technician) per child. We teach the children to talk, pretend play, feed themselves, make friends, etc.

SOS will give you hands-on training. We have weekly team trainings and quarterly in-service training days. SOS will pay for you to become a registered behavior technician, obtain a CPR certification, and QBS Safety Care Certification.

Staff members get a performance review every 6 months. Behavior Technicians have the opportunity to be promoted into Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, or a Trainer.

If you want to advance your career in the ABA field further, SOS will help you become a BCBA! Success On The Spectrum has obtained several national partnerships with universities around the country. If you work for SOS, you will receive discounted college tuition and free practicum supervision!

Working for SOS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrXKM3XtjTY&t=25s. Our Mission: https://youtu.be/85rG7zcp7yM. Take a tour: https://youtu.be/KW-an-x9JWw. Apply Here: https://successonthespectrum.com/careers/.

Benefits

• Pay: $15/hr to start and then $17-$20/hr once you are registered/certified.
• Overtime Opportunities.
• Sick Days.
• 10 days paid time off (because you deserve it!).
• 10 days paid holidays.
• Unlimited Non-Paid Time Off.
• Company paid BLS / CPR certification.
• Company paid QBS Safety certification.
• Discounted tuition for BCBA school.
• Opportunities for advancement: Performance Reviews every 6 months.

Job Description

• Work In Center Monday - Friday 7:45am-4:00pm.
• Implement Lesson Plans (created by the BCBA).
• Incorporate sensory activities into the lessons (Arts/Crafts/Activities/Games).
• Record notes into the software.
• General End-of-day Cleaning duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (College Degree preferred).
• No criminal background.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to lift at least 40 pounds, to sit on the floor, and to be physically active.