Teacher's Assistant

THIS POSITION REQUIRES AT LEAST 90 COLLEGE CREDITS (3 YEARS OF COLLEGE).

Welcome to Maine School Solutions!

Position: Teacher's Assistant

Education Requirements:

• Requires at least 90 college credits (3 years).
• No current certification required - we will train!

Pay & Benefits:

• Up to $24/Hr Depending on EDUCATION / DEGREE.
• Earned time and sick time.
• Opportunities for growth within the company - many of our Directors and Program Managers started out as a Teacher's Assistant!
• Great work – life balance with school breaks off.
• Year round schedule with modified summer school schedule.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b Retirement with 4% match after 1 year, Health Flexible Spending Account, Legal, Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life & Supplemental Life, AD&D, and Employee Assistance Programs.

Our Philosophy:

At Maine School Solutions, we provide individualized therapeutic support and educational services to those students identified as special education and that have not been successful in public school in grades K–12. All students have an assigned school social worker and are supported by Behavioral Health Professionals (BHP), Special Education Teachers, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Therapists.

Job Description:

• Assist students in achieving academic success by providing our students regular guidance, mentoring, and support in the classroom and in 1:1 situations.
• Participate as a member of our education and treatment teams which facilitate individual counseling as well as group counseling and assessments.
• Provide behavioral support based on each student's individual treatment plan which may include de-escalating tough situations and performing physical restraints to maintain student and staff safety (State approved training provided on site)
• Promote school pride by helping maintain a clean and welcoming facility.
• Make a difference in the life of children while growing as a person and a professional.

Maine School Solutions is an EEO employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to complete a criminal background check?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• required credits (at least 90 credits) (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Auburn, ME 04210: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person