What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Needs Assistant School Age Teacher position at Blue Jay Academy of West Volusia?
Who Are We?
Blue Jay Academy is a private school for children with special needs and disabilities from grades K through 12. Serving Volusia County special needs students, Blue Jay Academy is a progressive school for children who struggle with any type of disability or special need. We work with children that have various special needs, including ADHD, Autism and Processing Deficits.
At Blue Jay Academy we provide a high-quality, friendly and caring environment with therapy in order to increase the academic and behavioral abilities of our students. Our dedicated, child centered program is the most important factor in providing the best services and education to our students.
Blue Jay Academy takes a child centered approach with the whole family. Working with our families provides a continuance from the school day to the home, which helps ensure steady progress in all of our students. We work with Halifax Behavioural Center, the Domestic Abuse Council, DCF, and Community Partnership for Children. In addition, we have partnered with the UCF CARD agency in order to provide our families with continuing resources in our community.
Our faculty and staff consists of well-qualified, highly trained teachers whom also specialize in crisis management and are dedicated to making Blue Jay Academy your top private school for special needs children. Because our school is unique in the fact that we accept children with various special needs and disabilities; including those with Autism, ADHD and Processing Deficits. At Blue Jay Academy, we provide our students with a strong, motivating learning environment where your child will feel comfortable. With the support and ability of our wonderful teachers, your child will be able to more confidently achieve academic success.
Location : 107 S Chandler Ave, DeLand, FL 32724
What We Offer : 13.50 Hourly
10 days of PTO
Holiday Pay
Discounted Childcare
401K
Comprehensive Medical Benefits
Who Are We Looking For?
We're on the lookout for devoted and collaborative educators who are deeply passionate about shaping the future through impactful special education. If you're a team-oriented professional eager to invest and thrive, we're eager to connect with you!
What You'll Do :
Guiding Classroom Operations :
Take the lead in shaping the overall learning experience.
Building Meaningful Connections :
Forge strong relationships with both children and their families.
Fostering a Positive Environment :
Create a consistently positive, clean, and nurturing space for the children under your care.
What You Bring to the Table :
Age :
Be a minimum of 18 years old.
Certification & Education :
High School Diploma or GED
TCC, Active CDA, or
Bachelors
Degree or
Associates Degree
in ECE is a major plus!
- Experience
1 year in a licensed childcare facility for special needs children.
Training Requirements :
Possess CPR and First Aid certification.
Pass a Background Check.
Shift
Ability to work 8 : 00am-2 : 30pm, Monday-Friday.
Why Join Us?
If you're seeking a rewarding career where you can make a difference every day, we invite you to apply. Join our team and become a part of our mission to create a bright and promising future for every child in our care. Apply now and embark on a fulfilling journey of making a positive impact, one child at a time!
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