Teacher Assistant/Driver

Area Cooperative Educational Services; Whitneyville (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ACES Whitney Academy in Hamden, CT is seeking a full-time teacher assistant/driver to support students with a variety of special education needs. The role emphasizes creativity, initiative, and strong written and oral communication skills to assist classroom teachers and ensure student safety during transportation.

Candidates with experience with children and a behavioral management system are preferred; a bachelor’s degree in education, human services, or equivalent experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human services or equivalent experience desirable.
• Experience with children and behavioral management system preferred.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Initiative

Communication skills

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, human services or equivalent experience

Job description

Full-time teacher assistant/driver needed for students with a variety of special education needs within the agency at Whitney Academy, Hamden, CT.Individual must possess strong leadership qualities such as: creativity and initiative and have good written and oral communication skills. Experience with children and behavioral management system preferred.External Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org. Internal candidates should apply via the \"Careers at ACES\" link on Interfaces.EEO/AAEAssociates or bachelor’s degree in education, human services or equivalent experience is desirable.