TEACHER ASSISTANT/DRIVER

ACES - Area Cooperative Educational Services; Northford (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational service provider is seeking a dedicated Teacher Assistant/Driver to support students with special needs in the SAILS program. This rewarding role involves transporting students and delivering essential life skills and academic instruction in a collaborative environment. With a focus on functional life skills, the position offers comprehensive training and a supportive team atmosphere. Ideal candidates will be committed to fostering student independence and success while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off. Join a team that makes a difference in the lives of students every day!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively on a student-centered team.
• Effective communication skills with coworkers and students.

Responsibilities

• Transport SAILS students to and from school each day.
• Deliver instruction in life skills, academics, and behavior support.

Skills

Collaborative Teamwork

Effective Communication

Timeliness and Attendance

Feedback Incorporation

Education

Experience with Special Education

Experience with Behavioral Support

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Autism Center - Northford, CT

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $24.49 - $27.85 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Description

Full-time Teacher Assistant/Driver (TAD) needed for students with a variety of special education support needs in the Science-based Approaches to Independence and Life Skills (SAILS) program located at ACES Center for Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders (CASDD), Northford, CT. SAILS serves students ages 11-22 years old who demonstrate significant cognitive, social, behavioral, and communication needs. A strong emphasis is placed on functional life skills taught in our contrived environments. Students also learn through outings in the community where transportation is provided by the Teacher Assistant/Driver. Our TADs transport SAILS students to and from school then work in their assigned classroom each day delivering instruction in the areas of life skills, academics, self-help skills, communication, and behavior support. This position includes a high level of training and coaching to ensure every staff member is successful in meeting the needs of our students.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Starting salary is $24.49 per hour.

SAILS operates on a 190-day school year which begins in mid-August. There is also a summer program which runs the month of July.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively on a student-centered team of professionals.
• Willingness to learn as well as accept and incorporate feedback.
• Effective communication skills with coworkers, supervisors, and students.
• Timeliness in arriving to work and maintaining excellent attendance.
• Adherence to ACES and DOT requirements to maintain a V endorsement to transport students.
• Experience with students in grades 6-12 and transition age students with behavioral support and instructional support needs is preferred.