Instructional Assistant, Benhaven Academy
Listed on 2026-04-29
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Education Administration, Elementary School
Overview
Benhaven Academy located in Wallingford is seeking a Full-time Instructional Assistant to join our dynamic team. Benhaven Academy is a small, private school for students who struggle with traditional learning approaches. The Academy offers individualized school programs focused on academic, communication, social and vocational instruction for students with autism spectrum disorder, pervasive developmental disabilities and other related difficulties. This is a 35-hour per week, year-round position.
A great candidate must be flexible, demonstrate a positive & professional attitude and work cooperatively with various disciplines within a school setting. Instructional Assistants are vital to Benhaven's mission as they provide care, support, education, and guidance to our students.
Monday-Friday. Full-time, non-exempt. 35 hours per week.
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree (required)
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving
- Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills required
- Must be willing to work as part of a team
If you have limited experience, please still consider applying. We provide a vast amount of training.
Benefits- Medical & Dental Insurance (after 60 days of FT employment)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Spending Account
- Long-term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life
- 403b & 401a Profit Sharing
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Assistance
- Stipends offered for continuing Education
- Employee Incentives
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Time Off:
Accrued vacation, sick and personal time
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