Transition Assistant Teacher

Aspire Employment Opportunities; Sterling (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning seeks a Transition Assistant Teacher to help young adults with disabilities develop skills for employment and independent living. You will work with the Director of Transition Services to provide instruction, coordinate vocational training, and support participants in meeting personalized goals.

The role blends education, employment coaching, mentorship, and job coaching within Aspire's community-based model, with a Monday-Friday schedule in Guilford, CT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Human Services, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities or autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and coordinate vocational training experiences.
• Supervise community-based employment opportunities.
• Support participants in achieving individualized goals and work with the Director of Transition Services.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Associate degree with related experience considered

Job description

• Open Positions:
• Job title: Transition Assistant Teacher

  Transition Assistant Teacher plays a key role in helping young adults with intellectual, developmental, and autism spectrum disabilities develop the skills necessary for employment, independent living, and meaningful community participation.

  Working closely with the Director of Transition Services, this individual provides direct instruction, coordinates vocational training experiences, supervises community-based employment opportunities, and supports participants in achieving their individualized goals. This position combines the responsibilities of an educator, employment specialist, mentor, and job coach within Aspire's innovative, community-based model.

• House Name: Guilford, CT
• Shift: 1st
• Hours: 40
• Pay: $45,000-55,000 annually

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Human Services, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism.
• Experience in vocational training, supported employment, transition services, or job coaching preferred.
• Knowledge of person-centered planning and positive behavior supports.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must have satisfactory background checks.

Preferred

• Experience working in transition programs for young adults.
• Knowledge of Connecticut DDS services and employment supports.
• Experience collaborating with schools, employers, and community agencies.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.