What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant - Special Education - Richmond Campus position at The Faison Center?
Description
Knowing you are changing the world, even if it’s just for one person, is incredibly rewarding – at The Faison Center it happens daily. We spend our days creating life changing opportunities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. As a Teaching Assistant working in our Richmond campus, you are part of the educational staff responsible for implementing instructional and communication-development activities throughout the day, assess progress and support key skills for growth.
Do you aspire to help children who have developmental challenges? Are you interested in becoming a teacher? What about a clinician specializing in the field of behavioral health? If so, then The Faison Center is the place for you to work. The Faison Center is a nationally recognized leader in the field of Autism and we have garnered this reputation by training and investing in our employees. If you have a BS or BA degree or if you have related experience Faison is the place for you. Why not do it at an industry leading organization that values its employees, provides opportunities and work-life balance.
Benefits for Full-time Staff:
· Work schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
· Paid instructional breaks throughout the year (approximately 28 days).
· Sick and Vacation accruals.
· Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement for college accredited coursework in an approved field of study.
· Healthcare, dental, vision, 403B retirement which includes employer contribution for qualified length of employment, and other insurances available.
· Employee discount sites – athletic clubs, movies, merchandise purchases, bulk discount stores, etc. via Working Advantage.
· Employee Assistance Program.
· Multiple paths and opportunities for advancement.
Job Summary:
We will train you to perform all necessary duties when working with students.
· Provide instruction (e.g., one-on-one or small group) and teach students new skills in a variety of environments.
· Facilitate participation in recreational and physical education activities.
· Support students during off-campus community-based activities.
· Collect data to measure student progress.
· Work collaboratively with a team to help students meet their educational and life goals.
· You will assist with activities of daily living that may include hygiene and toileting assistance.
· You will support individuals who may display disruptive, aggressive and/or self-injurious behavior.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate or Bachelor degree desired.
- Experience working with individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities is great, but more importantly we value a desire to help make a difference in people’s lives.
Salary : $16 - $19