Assistant Teacher/Paraprofessional

Job Description: Assistant Teacher/Paraprofessional

Reports to: Lead Classroom Teacher
Main Function:
Assist in the administration of classroom instruction for assigned students in ADVANCE Academy.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide instructional and clerical support for classroom teacher.
Deliver classroom instruction for assigned students.
Implement curriculum and lesson plans in individual and small group settings.
Ensure that students are actively engaged throughout the day.
Assist lead teacher in curriculum preparation, testing, and evaluating student progress.
Record academic and behavioral data for assigned students.
Implement student-specific and classroom-wide reinforcement programs and behavior plans.
Follow daily classroom schedule.
Coordinate all materials with teaching team members.
Monitor assigned students across a variety of settings.
Assist lead teacher in curriculum preparation, testing, and evaluating student progress.
Assist, as needed, in development of IEPs for classroom students.
Participate in parent/teacher conferences as needed.
Assist other team members, as needed
Any other duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:
Exhibit good communication and interpersonal skills.
Contribute to a positive work climate and to overall team effort of the organization.
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently
Ability to work within a team
Ability to interpret guidelines and requirements
Punctual and reliable.


Experience, Education and Other Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma as well as at least two years experience/training in working with children with developmental disabilities and related communication delays.
Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred

Please send your resume to: joconnor@matthewreardon.org

Apply for this position using the contact information below.

Position Type:
Company: The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism, Inc
Address:
Email: joconnor@matthewreardon.org