Teacher's Assistant

Walden Street School is a residential treatment setting for adolescents that specializes in trauma‑informed care. It provides 24‑hour comprehensive care, including an on‑site school, full clinical staff, nursing, and direct care staff.

Are you the Teacher’s Assistant we have been looking for? In this position you will convey your passion for educating others with a dynamic team, bringing an energetic and positive approach while working with our students.

Pay range: $19.00 to $25.00 per hour. The actual compensation offered may vary based on experience, education, licensure, certifications, and other qualifications.

• Develop skills in providing enriching academic assistance for teachers and students in a Special Education setting.
• Create a safe and therapeutic community by supporting students and role‑modeling effective coping strategies.
• Help students discover what makes them feel competent and valued by working with them to develop life skills such as cooking, banking, vocational skills, and more.

• Work in a respectful, collaborative, and opportunity‑rich environment where every employee is valued.
• Earn a $2,000 bilingual bonus for new hires who speak a second language (other than English).
• Reimbursement for professional license costs (LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN, etc.).
• Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
• 401(k) matching up to $800 per year and pension after 5 years of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement up to almost $4,000 per year and discounted tuition at partner institutions.
• Wellness benefits, including employee engagement groups, self‑care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full‑time employees in the first year.

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Special Education or Mental Health setting experience strongly preferred.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license, as transportation of students is required.
• Available to work evenings, holidays, and weekend shifts as required.
• Will learn to provide physical interventions and verbal de‑escalations to maintain a safe therapeutic atmosphere.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work.

JRI is an equal opportunity employer.