ACCEPT EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE Teaching Assistant Summer Program Salary in the United States

ACCEPT Education Collaborative is a regional non-profit educational organization with locations in Medway and Natick, MA.  ACCEPT provides a wide range of programs and services including special education for students with moderate to severe needs, specialized transportation, home-based services, behavioral and educational consultation, and professional development. ACCEPT offers a continuum of programs and services Prek-12 and to age 22 for both students in life skills and Therapeutic programs. Our programs address autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral needs, global impairments, cognitive/intellectual disabilities, language disorders, ADHD/ADD, and nonverbal learning disability.

ACCEPT is seeking dynamic and compassionate teaching assistants to work in our elementary classrooms in Natick. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, a collaborative work environment and professional training and support.

This position will support our Summer Program that runs the first week of July through the first week of August.

Qualifications Required:

·        1 – 3 years of experience working with children and/or young adults

·        Associate Degree or equivalent experience

·        Team player and dependable

·        Ability to follow direction well but work well without supervision when necessary

·        Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

·        Ability to work well and remain clam under pressure

·        Ability to multitask

·        Arability to maintain confidentiality

Qualifications Desired:

●       Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field

●       Experience working in special education

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

●       Work under the direction of Special Education teacher and Behavior Specialist

●       Assist with classroom instruction and provide support and guidance to students

●       Maintain a safe, clean and supportive classroom environment

●       Work closely with the lead teacher to design and implement a classroom system to track student progress, and take necessary steps to ensure academic progress

●       Provide assistance to students during non-classroom time and arrange recreational activities

●       Attend required meetings and training sessions, as well as parent-teacher conferences

ACCEPT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.