Teacher Assistants - Special Education

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Teacher Assistants - Special Education
37 hours
Pay range $17.50 - $20.81 based on experience
Meeting Street believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our community's future strength rests firmly on our commitment to our values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence.
Meeting Street does not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of ethnicity, race, age, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, economic background/circumstances, physical and/or mental abilities, veteran status, marital status or resident immigration status. Meeting Street respects and celebrates the diversity that contributes to a healthy, caring community.
To uphold these commitments, we expect all employees to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice.
Meeting Street is currently offering a four-step $2,500 bonus to new employees for full-time, benefit eligible positions.
Summary of Main Duties:
Works with students with disabilities under the direction and supervision of certified personnel (primarily classroom teacher) and assists students in reaching their goals as indicated on their Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Job Duties:

• Assist teacher in implementing IEP goals, planning, and implementing developmentally appropriate instructional activities.
• Carry out small group instruction and/or assists in one-on-one instruction, as needed.
• Assist teachers and therapists in maintaining appropriate data and records (i.e., attendance, progress monitoring data, alternate assessment data, etc.).
• Support the continuous implementation of skills and goals associated with student's therapeutic goals.
• Utilize and maintain technology and communication devices for students.
• Assist in the development and implementation of vocational routines (onsite and offsite), community service projects and special events.
• Implement equipment, behavioral, sensory, mobility and self-care plans (toileting) per students' needs.
• Provide direct assistance in feeding, toileting and dressing skills.

Full-time employees at Meeting Street enjoy low cost benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), vision insurance (VSP), employer-paid life insurance and long term disability, optional employee and dependent life insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 5% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off (PTO), BCBS Wellness Program, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and much more!
If you are looking for a rewarding career to make a difference in children's lives, then you have found the right path with Meeting Street. This is an opportunity to join Meeting Street where individuals of all abilities learn, play, work and live together.
Learn more about us at https://www.meetingstreet.org/
Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree in related field preferred.
• Parapro certification preferred.
• A minimum of one year experience working in a similar position in a classroom or home care environment with students from preschool to age 22.
• Current CPR and first aid certification.
• The position schedule: Monday 8:00AM - 3:15PM; Tuesday 8:00AM - 4:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00AM - 3:30PM, Thursday 8:00AM - 3:15 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Summer: 8:30AM-3:00PM (work 32.5 hours, however, paid for 37)

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