Teaching Assistant-Special Education

Company: The Faison Center
Location: Richmond
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Description:Knowing you are changing the world, even if it s just for one person, is incredibly rewarding. At The Faison Center, a nationally recognized leader in disability services across the lifespan, it happens daily. We spend our days creating life changing opportunities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. As a teaching assistant working in our Richmond School you will implement instructional and communication-development activities throughout the day, supporting key skills for growth.Artists who need afternoons and weekends to work on their craft, musicians who are in bands and need time to practice and play, aspiring special education teachers and clinicians-all of these great people and those with other interests, backgrounds and experiences have a place to work at The Faison Center.Benefits for Full-time Staff :-Leave every day at 4:00pm-28 days off throughout the year, with additional paid time off and paid sick leave-Current employees are eligible for referral bonuses-Annual salary increases on anniversary of hire and guaranteed salary even if clients cancel-100% college tuition paid for approved coursework-Multiple paths and opportunities for advancement-Access to free meditation apps, campus yoga programs, and six free counseling sessions through our employee assistance program-Dental, health, vision, life insurance, and 403B retirement benefitsJob Summary:We will train you to perform all necessary duties when working with students.-Provide instruction (e.g., one-on-one or small group) and teach students new skills in a variety of environments-Facilitate participation in recreational and physical education activities-Support students during off-campus community-based activities-Collect data to measure student progress-Work collaboratively with a team to help students meet their educational and life goals This position is Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.Requirements:Qualifications:-High school diploma or equivalent required-Bachelor's degree preferred-Experience working with individuals with disabilities is great, but more importantly we value a desire to help make a difference in people s livesThe Faison Center is an equal opportunity employer.Inquire about part-time benefits

Keywords: The Faison Center, Richmond , Teaching Assistant-Special Education, Education / Teaching , Richmond, Virginia