What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant position at Vested Technology?
About Our Company
The KidsLink School is seeking passionate, innovative, and caring individuals looking for full-time employment. The KidsLink School is a year round program which services students with behavioral and developmental disabilities and related diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism/ABA Teaching Assistants are expected to work directly with students who have intensive behavioral and/or instructional needs in a 1:1, 1:2, and/or small group setting utilizing the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis to teach academic, social, and adaptive behavior skills.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Work directly with a variety of students (behavior, learning, activities of daily living, communication, community-based instruction, vocation development)
- Implement programming and behavior plans under supervised support to include data collection
- Create teaching and classroom materials
- Implement the Crisis Prevention Intervention model to support students with unwanted behaviors
- Assist with classroom daily activities and lessons to help students develop skills and independence
Salary:
- Starting salary is $28,000
- $30,000 is starting salary for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree
- Salary is also commensurate with relevant experience in the field
Benefits:
- Make a difference in the lives of children and families with special needs
- $1000 12-month sign-on bonus for full time hires
- Up to 10 weeks off per year - we work on a modified school calendar
- Daily mentoring opportunities with knowledgeable clinicians
- Paid supervision for BCBA candidates ($7,000 value)
- In-house training leading to professional certifications (Behavioral Therapist/Marcus Crisis Prevention Program)
- Professional medical and educational environment
- Opportunity to be part of a committed, compassionate, cohesive team
- 401 K
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Tuition assistance
- Life insurance
Requirements:
- Ability to assist in lifts and/or physically manage students of varying sizes and weight
- BCI/FBI background check
- Reliable transportation
- Desire to change lives
- Experience is preferred; however, all staff will be fully trained during the onboarding process.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to participate in physical interventions, when necessary, using certified safety techniques (training provided).
- Physical interventions are a last resort and targeted to be reduced, however when they occur, they may require physical exertion.
- Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: kneeling, lifting, bending, twisting, and holding in a quick paced environment.
Schedule:
- Monday- Friday 8:30a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $28,000
