Teacher Assistant - Rivendale

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Job Location:

Springfield, MO 65807

Salary Range: $36,162.50 Salary Positions starting at $36,162 annually!

* School schedule is year-round. You will be given "Summer Vacation" as one week off every 8 weeks.*

Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives!

Bring Your Experience to The Arc! Experience-based wages are available for those whose background is above and beyond the position's requirements.

The teacher assistant position at The Arc is unlike any other! We provide our students with a one-on-one staff to student ratio for optimal success. You will have the opportunity to assist students as they go far beyond what they ever imagined what they could do scholastically.

If we haven’t gotten your attention yet - The Arc of the Ozarks offers competitive pay and benefits.

In this role, behavior intervention and communication are key elements. This position is ideal for someone who is calm and able to assist our clients as they recover from heightened emotions or behaviors. The Teacher assistant is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of lesson plans, individual/group supervision, social skills and activities, and data collection.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience working with Special Education Populations.
• Be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
• Please see the full job description for complete list of duties and requirements.

• You will have a set weekly schedule with regular holidays and weekends off.
• Along with competitive pay and benefits, this position will also witness firsthand the growth and success of individuals we support.

• Competitive salary and excellent working environment
• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 403(b) plan, including up to 4% employer match at 1 year of service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Many more…

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Definition:
The Teacher Assistant (TA) is responsible for implementing the individualized instructional program that guides and encourages students to develop language, academic and appropriate social and behavioral skills. Teacher Assistants are responsible for the day to day implementation of academic lesson plans, individual and group supervision of assigned children, discrete trail training, social skill lessons, leisure activities, activities scheduled, self-help skills, motor lab, sensory exercises, classroom electives, personal hygiene, and data collection on the aforementioned areas.

A Teacher Assistant works with students dents in these areas are prone to exhibiting physical aggression as well as sensory and/or communication challenges.

• Implement Academic Lesson Plans and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) - based therapy programs under the direction and supervision of the Teacher and BCBA.
• Deliver of 1:1 ABA - based therapy to students.
• Take precise and accurate data on academic and ABA-based programs.
• Complete current programs during Discrete Trial Training session.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating environment for all students.
• Assist with daily self-help skills, including hygiene, with students when necessary.
• Interact with students whenever and however appropriate.
• Provide necessary communication amongst Teacher and BCBA regarding updates, questions, concerns, behavior plans, etc.
• Participate during in-service days.
• Abide by all policies and procedures.
• Discuss with the Teacher daily procedures regarding the schedule, morning news, correcting papers, newsletter, incidents, outings, staffing, etc.
• Observe the Teacher and model his/her or model the Teacher's vocabulary and learn class rules (e.g., work then rewards; use directed choices; avoid power struggles, etc.).
• Work one-on-one with children as directed by Teacher.
• Never…