Teaching Assistant - Autism School, Westlake

Teaching Assistant - Autism School, Westlake

Achievement Centers for Children is a Cleveland, Ohio based nonprofit that is nationally recognized for helping children with disabilities and their families achieve and thrive. Working here is both personally meaningful and professionally rewarding.

In partnership with the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio and local school districts, our Autism School provides a blended learning environment focused on language development, behavioral supports, and academic outcomes. We serve students from kindergarten through graduation using Ohio’s Academic Content Standards Extended as the foundation for curriculum development.

Our interdisciplinary team includes intervention specialists, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, behavior analysts and specialists, and teaching assistants. Together, we provide integrated instruction in academics and activities of daily living both in the school and in the community. We collaborate closely with families and district partners to support student growth and promote a return to a less restrictive learning environment whenever appropriate.

We make a difference every day.

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students in our Autism School classroom. In this role, you will work alongside the teacher and interdisciplinary team to create a structured, engaging, and supportive learning environment for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

• Experience working with students with special needs in a classroom, childcare, behavioral health, or related setting
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to consistently respond to children in respectful, patient, and supportive ways
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, behavior staff, and families
• Willingness to support students with academic instruction, behavioral interventions, and activities of daily living as needed

• Associate degree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field
• 1 to 2 years of experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis principles
• Experience supporting students in special education or therapeutic learning environments

$500 total bonus paid as follows:

• $150 after successful completion of the introductory period (90 days)
• $200 after 1 year

We offer excellent health and wellness benefits, paid time off aligned with the school year calendar, a retirement savings plan, and opportunities for professional development.

Achievement Centers for Children values and promotes diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.