Teachers Aide - $500 Sign-On Bonus

Do you want a rewarding career working with special needs students? Do you have the integrity, initiative and dedication to provide the skills and opportunities to challenging student(s)?APTS® would like the opportunity to speak with you.

Alternative Paths Training School (APTS®) vision is everyone who come our way in need of intervention, whether academically behaviorally, emotionally or other, being able to successful reintegrate mainstream society, and perform to their highest potential.

APTS® is searching for a Program Facilitator – Behavior Intervention & Special Education.

APTS® offers teachers an extremely supported environment in and out of the classroom. In the classroom, Program Facilitators help to present individualized lessons as well as support students through behavioral episodes. Both in and out of the classroom, teachers can rely on their pod's Data Analyst, Behavior Analyst, and Education Specialist to assist in developing and reaching student academic and behavioral goals.

Employee’s duties include, but are not limited to:

• Under the direction of the Special Education teacher, assist the students with carrying out lesson plans/activities
• Collect behavioral data based on each students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)
• Assist the student with physical tasks such as, using the restroom, hand washing, daily living, etc.
• Process with the staff and provide information/data regarding student progress and performance
• Carry out behavioral strategies, including crisis intervention, in accordance with student's EIP, BIP, and APTS policies during school hours, transport and in the community
• Always establish and maintain appropriate interactions with students
• Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the school
• Assist with transportation of students between school and home door-to-door, and during community-based instruction

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

OR

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university- preferred
• 1 year experience with children (childcare/special needs) - preferred

APTS® prides itself in providing the best work environment for our staff members and we offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 120 Hours of PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical (Health, Individual & Dependent coverage), Dental, Vision
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
• 401k Plan: Company matches half of your contribution, up to 4% of your salary
• Professional Development Reimbursement up to $2,500 per school year for approved programs (CEU hours)
• Discounted Gym membership (approved gyms)
• Training and development opportunities

APTS® or any of its subsidiaries, does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. APTS® is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.