Autism Center- Educational Assistant IV
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Location: Bayou La Batre
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Job Posting Title
Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Autism Center-Based Program
Job Description
Provides specialized, intensive, and individualized support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who may exhibit complex learning and/or behavioral challenges. As a critical member of the special education team, primarily responsible for implementing student-specific support plans and fostering a safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environment. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.
Essential Environmental Demands
Typical classroom noise
Mostly clean and comfortable
Work is generally performed in a typical education classroom environment with standard desk, equipment for students, fluorescent lighting, and moderate noise level.
Equipment And Vehicles Used
General classroom and office equipment
Essential
Physical Requirements
- Occasional lifting forty (40) to seventy (70) pounds
- Frequent bending, standing, sitting and walking
- Occasional reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and standing
- Ability to run short distances
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
- Instructional Support:
- Assist the Special Education Teacher with the implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- Support students in accessing the curriculum and completing social/play, adaptives, and academic tasks, including tasks that are modified or accommodated based on the IEP.
- Facilitate and model the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and other communication supports throughout the school day.
- Support students' meaningful inclusion in the general education classroom, including preparing for transitions and generalizing skills taught in the center.
- Behavioral Support & Intervention:
- Implement student-specific Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and behavior management strategies with fidelity.
- Provide one-on-one (1:1) or small group support for students with significant safety and behavioral concerns, including but not limited to, aggression, self-injurious behaviors, and elopement.
- Assist students with emotional regulation and coping skills, and support their access to sensory accommodations and a safe space.
- Collect and maintain accurate daily data on student behavior and academic progress as required by the IEP team.
Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities
- Program & Safety Support:
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all students within the center and general education settings, addressing safety concerns immediately.
- Collaborate with the Special Education Teacher, School Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), and other team members.
Education:
High School or Equivalent
Skills
Demonstrated ability to manage and respond to complex and challenging student behaviors, Extremely strong interpersonal communication skills and a have a collaborative work style
Position Type
Regular
Primary
Location:
Leman Academy of Excellence - Bayou Gulch
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
20
Fte
0.50
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
180 Work Days
- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
$19.84 USD Hourly
Maximum Hire Rate
$25.20 USD Hourly
Full Salary Range
$19.84 USD - $30.55 USD Hourly
- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
August 14, 2026
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