TEACHER ASSISTANT

League School Of Greater Boston Inc; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 64,472,000 - 75,647,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Well-being Package

Well-being stipend

403(b) retirement plan

Disability & life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

League School for Autism in Walpole, MA is seeking a Teacher Assistant for its year-round program. Starting pay is $22.50–$26.40 per hour, with schedule Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

You will support students with IEPs, supervise in classrooms and campus, and assist with daily living tasks under the guidance of licensed staff. The role includes data recording, participation in curriculum development, and collaboration with the team to implement behavior plans.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic individuals preferred.
• Para-professional or teacher’s aide experience preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, Safety Care certifications (training provided).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must pass nationwide fingerprint background checks.

Responsibilities

• Implements lessons and tasks per IEPs in classroom, school and community.
• Supervises students in classroom and building at all times.
• Supports students 1:1 or small groups (up to 4).
• Assists with activities of daily living as needed.
• Supports residential students with daily routines and school day prep.
• Maintains data on IEP goals and behavior.
• Participates in curriculum content development and behavior strategies.
• Drives/transports students to community sites as needed.
• Attends meetings and trainings; collaborates with staff.

Skills

Autism experience

Special education experience

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Background checks

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

At League School for Autism, our mission is to open a world of opportunity for student growth by celebrating unique strengths and building an inclusive community through education and advocacy. We believe that behind every thriving student is a team of remarkable, dedicated Educators, Clinicians, and support staff.

We are currently seeking a TEACHER ASSISTANT for our year-round program in Walpole, MA. Starting pay rate is $22.50 - $26.40/hour, depending on years of experience and level of education completed. Schedule: M-F 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Position Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or specialized training in a related field or experience working with autistic individuals strongly preferred
• Para-professional, Teacher’s Aide, or other special education experience preferred
• Safety Care, CPR, and First Aid certifications (League School will provide training)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must pass rigorous background checks, including nationwide fingerprint screening.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Implements lessons and tasks, according to Individual Education Programs, within the classroom/school and community settings.
• Supervises students in the classroom and across the school building at all times.
• Supports students in a 1:1 or small group capacity (up to 4 students)
• Assists students in activities of daily living, as needed (e.g., showering, toileting, dressing, completing hygiene routines, etc.)
• Supports residential students to get ready for the school day by helping them follow their individualized schedules, routines, and student support plans. This may include helping students make and/or eat breakfast and engage in their hygiene routines for the day.
• Supports residential students as needed on school half days and professional development days.
• Supports residential students when the school is closed unexpectedly during staff’s scheduled work hours.
• Participates in the development of curriculum content,behaviorintervention strategies and daily living-skill techniques for individual students and follows through on the strategies developed by the team.
• Collects and records data regarding students’ individualized education program (IEP) goals, behavioral presentation, 1:1 support, etc.
• Develops a therapeutic and effective relationship with students. Uses appropriate voice modulation, sets reasonable boundaries with communication and actions, etc.
• Follows schedules within the classroom and the school to provide structureto students.
• Follows the plans left by Head Teachers when Head Teachers are absent. Coordinates with Education Coordinators if there are no plans in place due to extenuating circumstances.
• Implements studentsupport plansas designed by thestudent’s multidisciplinary team.
• Completes daily paperwork, as neededincluding, but not limited to:dailynotes to parents/caregivers,incidentreports, inputting behavior and/or academic data,accidentreports, etc.
• Monitors health and safety of students and follows through with theschoolnurse on incidents requiring medical attention.
• Works as a team player. Attends supervision, classroom meetings, program meetings and staff meetings. Comes preparedwith an agendaready to discuss issuesfrom a problem solving perspective.
• Drives and/or supervises students at community-based job sites as needed and provides job-coaching services for students according to individual program needs. Transports students in League School vans as needed.
• Acts as liaison for communication between community-based employers and the League School’s Vocational Coordinator according to individual program needs.
• Participates in all trainings, as required by League School for Autism.
• Drives and/or accompanies students to community trips or doctor’s appointments, as needed.
• Performs other related duties, as designated by the Head Teacher, Education Coordinator, Assistant Director of Education and/or Senior Director, that are deemed necessary for the operation of the school, such as evening trainings, open houses, conferences, etc.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, run, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Employees are required to intervene with student behavior according to the guidelines of Safety Care. These interventions may involve blocking aggressions and restraining students. These physical management procedures may require the employee to move from standing to kneeling, kneeling to standing, and to use both of their arms to restrict movement.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

We provide a Total Well-being Packagedesigned to protect your physical and mental health, secure your financial future, and support your overall well-being:

• $100 Monthly Wellness Allowance (tailored to your choice)
• Financial Well-Being & Security: 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, short/long-term disability, and life insurance
• Growth & Tuition Assistance: Up to $5,000 per school year plus ongoing professional development
• Generous Paid Time Off: School vacation weeks, sick, and personal days to support work-life harmony

In addition, League assists individuals who are engaged in the licensure process to obtain their MA license not only through tuition assistance but also through mentoring and the DESE Structured Guidance and Supports process. League School also will work with staff to access available Public Service Loan Forgiveness options as well as other loan forgiveness options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

League School for Autism is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment that is free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by federal and state laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who challenge such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.