What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transition Classroom Aide and Job Coach position at The Helix School?
About The Helix School
The Helix School serves autistic children between the ages of 5 and 22 living throughout the Bay Area. Our Transition Program specifically supports students ages 17-22 in their pursuit of independence and living their best life.
The school’s model and mission are based on providing an education that both nurtures and develops students’ capabilities through an evidence-based, integrated curriculum tailored to support a child’s developmental level, sensory processing differences, and emotional regulatory needs. Our talented staff consists of educators, occupational, speech and behavioral therapists, and mental health professionals. For more information about The Helix School, please visit our website at www.thehelixschool.org
Responsibilities:
- Positive individual and group coaching both in school and in the community
- Direct assistance in the teaching and learning of functional life skills
- Positive behavioral support when needed
- A desire to open up the world for our special humans
Qualifications:
- Experience working with young adults with special needs
- Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team both in a school setting and internship sites
Benefits: School holidays including two weeks at Christmas, a week of winter and spring break, national holidays observed; Daily schedule is 8:00am to 4:00pm; medical & dental benefits available to school employees. Hourly pay commensurate with experience
The Helix School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
