Teacher Assistant (Danville Day School)

The Hughes Center; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company-mа

Life Insurance

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Free meals

Stock purchase plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Hughes Educational Center in Danville is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant to support students in a day school setting.

You will implement individualized instruction, assist with behavioral plans, supervise students, and help with daily living skills while collaborating with teachers and staff to support positive outcomes for students with ID, developmental delay, or ASD.

This full-time role includes a comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's in Human Services preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience with individuals with special needs preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Handle With Care and Verbal De-escalation Training required.
• First Aid and CPR training required.

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 intervention, limit-setting, problem-solving, and guidance when needed.
• Document accurately and timely in required formats.
• Follow student education plans and interventions.
• Assist in managing aggressive behavior.
• Assist in implementation of alternative educational and behavioral programs.
• Assist in identification of social/behavioral issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexible

Dependable

Self-motivated

Attentive

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's in Human Services

Job description

Teacher Assistant - Full Time

The Hughes Educational Center operates day schools in Danville, South Boston, and Christiansburg. We offer structured learning environments for students with low student-to-teacher ratios (4:1) and specialized programming with an emphasis on classroom ecology, individualized and direct academic instruction, differentiation, sensory integration, comprehensive evaluation, and parent collaboration. Programming is designed to improve socialization, reduce maladaptive behaviors, and successfully transition our students to a less restrictive educational setting.

We are currently looking for an attentive, knowledgeable, flexible, dependable, and self-motivated individual to fulfill the role of Teacher Assistant at our Danville Day School location. This is a full‑time position with a comprehensive benefits package and generous paid time off.

The TA is responsible for generating and implementing programs to remediate behavioral and social issues for students eligible for special educational programs involving Intellectual Disability (ID), developmental delay, or Austism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and these programs also include availability for consultation to school personnel and parent(s) of these specific students.

Job Description & Essential Duties

• 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

Qualifications

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field of study preferred
• Hold a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Experience working with individuals with special needs preferred

Other Requirements

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Effectively use the full range of body motion - sit, bend, kneel or stand for more than an hour if needed.
• Reflect behavior, attitude, and appearance appropriate to the position and be supportive of the facility and division philosophy, goals, and objectives
• Successfully complete and pass all components of Handle With Care & Verbal De‑escalation Crisis Intervention Training
• Effectively perform facility approved First Aid and CPR techniques
• Able to understand demonstrate therapeutic boundaries
• Willing to be a team player and offer valuable insight to the team
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and via written documentation

Benefits

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• Home/Work Life Balance
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Career Development Opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• A Challenging and Rewarding Work Environment
• Free meals!
• Company stock purchase discount
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay is Hourly (bi-weekly) and is commensurate with education and experience.

The Hughes Center is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. A pre-hire drug screen, pre-hire background checks, and education verification are required of all new employees.

The Hughes Educational Center is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education and accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Special Education Facilities (VAISEF) and by COGNIA (national accreditation).

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