Reports to: Lead Classroom Teacher
Classroom Organization:
9 children MAX per class, 3:1 student to teacher ratio
5 Classrooms - Ages 5-21
Hours:
Monday through Friday - 8:00am-4:00pm; 30 minute lunch break included
Schedule:
Year-round program, mostly follows SCCPSS holiday schedule during their school year, extended breaks before and after the summer session.
52+ Paid Holiday Days, Additional PTO days, Paid staff training days.
Classroom Supports:
Certified Lead Teacher, Teaching Assistants, BCBAs, RBTs, and Director(s)
Main Function:
Assist in the administration of classroom instruction for assigned students at Advance Academy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide instructional and clerical support for classroom teacher.
- Deliver classroom instruction in 1:1 and small group settings.
- Ensure that students are actively engaged throughout the day.
- Assist lead teacher in curriculum preparation, data collection, and evaluating student progress.
- 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 with daily school routines (e.g. lunch, arrival and dismissal, etc.)
- 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:
- College Degree in Special Education, Psychology/Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field
OR
- High school diploma as well as two years’ experience and/or training working with children with autism and developmental disabilities.
- Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification - pay based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33,000.00 - $37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
- Elementary school
- High school
- Middle school
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (Required)
- paraprofessional: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Savannah, GA 31419: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person