Therapeutic Classroom Assistant & Behavior Support

UP CAP; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer retirement plan with matching

Sick time and PTO

Educational reimbursement

CPR/TCI training provided

Job summary

UP CAP in New Britain, CT seeks a compassionate educator to support students with complex needs. You will collect data on performance, assist in planning instructional materials, and help students with academic tasks. This role includes implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and reinforcing classroom expectations.

When the teacher is absent, you may provide instruction. CPR and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certifications are required or provided after hire, with training supported by

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Previous experience with children exhibiting severe behaviors is a plus.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire (training provided).
• Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention required, with training provided after hire.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and therapeutic relationships with students and engage regularly.
• Collect data on student performance alongside Classroom Staff Members.
• Assist in planning and preparing instructional materials with the Teacher.
• Support students with academic tasks.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans for assigned students.
• Follow and reinforce classroom expectations.
• Collect data on student behaviors.
• Provide classroom instruction in the teacher's absence as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPR certification

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification

Job description

UP CAP in New Britain, CT seeks a compassionate educator to support students with complex needs. You will collect data on performance, assist in planning instructional materials, and help students with academic tasks. This role includes implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and reinforcing classroom expectations.

When the teacher is absent, you may provide instruction. CPR and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certifications are required or provided after hire, with training supported by