Teaching Assistant - The Anderson School

We are Partners in Child Development, a nonprofit human services organization that has provided individualized educational and therapeutic programming to children and supported their families for over fifty years. We celebrate our foundational and meaningful past while looking toward a bright future of growth and furthering our mission “Nurturing the growth and potential of EVERY child” through innovation, professional development, new therapeutic approaches, and additional programming.

The Anderson School, our oldest program, located in Andover, MA, is looking for a full-time, dedicated and caring Teaching Assistant. The school's program supports students ages 3-12 with multiple disabilities, moderate to severe developmental delays, and complex medical needs. The school is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm and follows a school calendar, including holidays and closing periods.

The Job

The Teaching Assistant is an entry level position that works closely with the Special Education Teacher in a classroom of approximately 5 students who have multiple disabilities, moderate to severe developmental delays, and complex medical needs. Responsibilities include assisting our special education teachers and school therapists with implementation of IEP goals and objectives, as well as helping with classroom activities and maintaining a clean and neat classroom environment. This position will support the physical and minimal health needs of our students which may include lifting, positioning, seating, feeding, toileting/diapering, and mobility.

Creativity, flexibility, and ability to multitask are key skills for this role. Candidates should be comfortable working in a team environment with the ability to both take initiative and direction as needed.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. Training or coursework in special education is desired.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in working with students ages 3 to 12 in a special education classroom setting.
• Experience with young children with significant special needs preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Suitable background check including fingerprinting.
• Hold/willing to obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Mostly active - must be able to sit, bend, kneel and lift 25 lbs.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Program Director and Executive Director may find appropriate and acceptable.

PCD is proud to offer a supportive team environment with ongoing support and mentoring, as well as a great benefits package including:

• Work Schedule: Full time schedule is 35 hours weekly for 11 months of the year following the school calendar with a summer session.
• Time Off: Paid time off based on your work schedule.
• Medical: Numerous medical plan choices. Generous company contribution
• Dental: Company paid premiums for employee coverage
• Vision: Annual exam, allowance toward contacts & glasses
• Registered Dietitian Services
• Life & Disability Insurances: Company paid.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program including: child & elder care & work-life solution location services, legal guidance for major life events, identity theft support services, retirement & financial planning
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Ongoing Employee Recognition Programs
• Generous Employee Referral bonuses
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Student Loans: As an employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is an acceptable pay rate?

Experience:

• working with special needs children: 1 year (Preferred)
• work with children ages 3-12: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person