We are immediately hiring in Austin, Texas! Join us at Easterseals Lonestar for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional at Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community School (Greenleaf NCS)
What You'll Do
The Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional will be an employee of Easterseals Lonestar, working full-time at Greenleaf NCS to support students enrolled in the public-school partnership transition program.
The position is year-round, Monday through Friday.
Students in the program follow the Austin ISD school calendar.
While students are not in session, the Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional will continue to perform duties as assigned, including but not limited to clerical tasks, special projects, assisting in summer programming, and supporting students with summer employment.
Hours over the summer may vary.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Work with individual students with disabilities or groups of students in a variety of settings at the GNCS site as well as in the community
- Collaborate with Lead Teacher to implement student IEP services with fidelity and consistency
- At the direction of the teacher, gather and maintain data on student progress on IEP goals
- Supervise and monitor students in the classroom and other areas at GNCS site
- Assists students physically as needed, meet students’ individual medical needs, and assist students with physical functions as needed
- Provide individual assistance to students in lessons, projects, and in making progress on personal IEP goals
- Assist or take the lead in delivering classroom instruction
- Facilitate group recreational activities
- Help foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
- Take necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Provides first aid as necessary
- Assist in managing student behavior and implementing behavior plans as needed.
- Assist the teacher with clerical tasks as needed
- Operate classroom/facility equipment and technology
- Assist cleaning classrooms, eating areas, or other areas of GNCS facility
- Communicate with Lead teacher and other GNCS staff of individual students’ special needs or problems
- Be a positive role model for students and support the Greenleaf NCS mission
- Support professional growth of colleagues by sharing information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement.
- Establish and maintain open communication with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and personal information
You're a great fit for this role if you have
High School education, some college, Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience working with students in a school setting or with individuals with autism and other neurodiversities is strongly preferred
Upon hire, based on their experience and education, the candidate will complete training provided by Easterseals Lonestar or other agencies as appropriate,
Who We Are
Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community School
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability. Services for people with autism transitioning to adulthood are almost non-existent, which is why Easterseals Central Texas launched Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community School in the fall of 2019 to create a community hub that fosters the abilities of people with autism and related neurodivergent conditions, so they reach their potential and thrive in the community, in the workplace, and in life.
In the fall of 2021, Greenleaf NCS entered into a partnership with Austin ISD to create a public-school transition program for students with autism and related neurodivergent conditions who are looking for projectbased learning opportunities that increase the likelihood of employment and independence after aging out of the public education system. The program is specifically targeting students with interests in creative arts and/or technology who are 18 - 22 years old, who have autism or a related neurodivergent condition, and who have post-secondary school transition goals still to be met as part of their public education as outlined in IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). GNCS will use the framework for transition services as outlined in IDEA to provide a coordinated set of activities and a results-oriented process focused on improving academic and functional achievement in the areas of the student’s talents, subject matter expertise and interests (i.e., music, theater, visual arts, digital media, animation, web design, etc.).
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