The Assistant Teacher supports student instruction and behavioral management within a private day school for students with special needs. Key duties include implementing behavior intervention plans and providing supervision in both classroom and community settings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with special education or mental health students. A valid Virginia driver's license and basic proficiency in Microsoft Office are also required.
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Job description
Our Assistant Teacher is primarily responsible for assisting with student instruction and behavioral supports in the Minnick Schools – a system of private day schools for students with special needs. We are looking for motivated individuals that desire to affect positive change in young people’s lives through daily classroom and community-based instruction.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting pay for an Assistant Teacher – $16.40/hour
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Nationwide Pet Insurance, including coverage for reptiles, birds and exotic pets
401(k) and 401(k) Matching
Employee Assistance Program, including Access to Chaplain Services
Educational Assistance Program
STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Sick Days
Retention Bonus
Ongoing Professional Development
Unlimited Access to Premium Calm App for Staff plus Friends and Family
Early access to paid wages with Wisely ADP and DailyPay
Minimum education, training, requirements and prerequisites
High School diploma/ GED with minimum of one year’s experience in working with students who receive special education services, mental health and/or other direct services.
Basic computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office.
Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and proof of insurance if assigned driver.
Satisfactory Driving Record.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday – 8:00AM-4:00PM.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist teacher with classroom management, academic instruction, and behavioral support.
Implement behavior intervention plans and strategies as directed.
With provided training, obtain Safety Care certification, and implement Safety Care strategies to respond to and de-escalate negative behaviors.
Maintains student records and assigned documentation in a timely manner.
Maintains confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k)
AD&D Insurance
401(k) Matching
Ongoing Professional Development
Sick Days
Educational Assistance Program
Retention Bonus
Chaplain Services
Nationwide Pet Insurance
Early Access To Paid Wages
Premium Calm App Access
Maintains professional boundaries in all interactions with students and staff.
Assists classroom teacher with supervision of students. Provides instruction and supervision of students when the teacher is not present.
Attends staff meetings, parent meetings, IEP meetings as requested.
Attends work regularly and arrives in a timely fashion.
Communicates professionally and conveys dignity and respect to students, parents, co-workers, and other professionals.
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As part of the Company’s EEO commitment, we will also provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law. The Company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of the job unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense — i.e., an undue hardship. Similarly, the Company will also make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of a person related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.
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