Paraprofessional/ Teacher's Assistant

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Join Our Team: Teacher's Assistant (Paraprofessional)

Are you passionate and innovative? At Future School, we offer a unique educational experience. Futures School specializes in working with developmental disabilities.

Job Title: Teacher's Assistant

Reports to: Education Director & Assistant Director

Pay Range

$21.25 / hour to start (with an Associate's Degree) or $24.25 / hour to start (with a Bachelor's Degree)

$23.25 / hour (with a Vehicle Endorsement and an Associate's Degree) or $25.25 / hour (with a Vehicle Endorsement and a Bachelor's Degree)

Period of Employment

• Part-Time, Non-Exempt;
• Approximately 32 hours/week-Monday-Friday 8:15 am-2:45 pm

The Ideal Candidate Will

Provide 1:1 academic/community-based support services and transport students to job sites/community activities (Company car provided)

Requirements

• Associate degree OR Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• 1-2 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors
• Clear background check required
• Valid CT driver's license; "V" endorsement process required by state law
• Three (3) letters of recommendation required
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and random drug screenings
• DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason at all

Duties

• Follow students' lesson plans and schedules as developed by the Special Education teacher
• Analyze job requirements, sequence daily tasks, observe and record data, and provide training at student job sites using appropriate instructional interventions
• Alert teachers to the needs/concerns of students
• Assist in the evaluation of students' progress
• CPR and PMT Training given at no cost to the employee
• Perform other delegated non-instructional responsibilities as assigned by the Special Education teacher or Education Director

Note

This job description is not exhaustive and may include additional job-related duties and tasks as needed.

Futures Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Part-Time, Non-Exempt; Approximately 32 hours/week-Monday-Friday 8

• 15 am-2:45 pm Part-Time, Non-Exempt;
• Approximately 32 hours/week-Monday-Friday 8:15 am-2:45 pm