Assistant Teacher
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AMEGO INC
MA
Summary
The Assistant Teacher ensures the safety and well-being of students with autism while implementing educational and behavior programming. They also assist with daily living tasks and maintain school and residential environments.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: 122 Grove Street - Franklin, MA, Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.42Hourly, The Assistant Teacher position provides a rewarding work environment for those who want to make a positive impact and fulfill Amego’s mission to foster functional, vocational life skills so they can achieve greater independence.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience as you work towards becoming a certified head teacher. Amego can assist with that process and provide all necessary training.
Join our team and change lives!
Amego School is searching for energetic and passionate Assistant Teachers!
The assistant teacher’s primary duties are to ensure the safety and well-being of students with autism, as well as implement educational and behavior programming as directed by the head teacher and BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). Assistant teachers work directly with and teach students in a 1 on 1 and/or a 1 on 2 teacher to student ratio. The needs of our students demand a team-driven approach and a positive outlook. The assistant teacher position provides a rewarding work environment for those who want to make a positive impact and fulfill Amego’s mission to foster functional, vocational life skills so they can achieve greater independence. There are also great opportunities for growth and mentorship, including tuition reimbursement for those seeking a career in special education or applied behavior analysis. Assistant teacher duties include:
Provide educational opportunities with the firm belief that everyone is capable of learning.
Teach students as directed by the head teacher.
Follow student behavior plans as directed by the BCBA.
Reporting to residential group home work sites multiple days per week to assist students in preparing for school.
Assisting students with toileting and showering as needed.
Performing physical management strategies to keep students and others safe from challenging behaviors.
Observe and safeguard student rights as mandated reporters.
Participate in the general upkeep of the school and residential group homes.
Write incident reports as necessary and to company standards
$22 - $25.20 hour. Depending on years of experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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Qualifications: HS Diploma
Driver's License
Ability to implement behavioral support strategies and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Amego has paved the way for the development of services for all adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our work began before Massachusetts landmark Chapter 766 special education legislation. Amego's story begins with one adolescent diagnosed with autism whose parents refused to accept an institutional placement. Today, touches the lives of over 400 families through their Day School, Residential Homes, Adult Day Services and In-Home and Community-Based clinical services.
Founded
1971
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Amego has paved the way for the development of services for all adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our work began before Massachusetts landmark Chapter 766 special education legislation. Amego's story begins with one adolescent diagnosed with autism whose parents refused to accept an institutional placement. Today, touches the lives of over 400 families through their Day School, Residential Homes, Adult Day Services and In-Home and Community-Based clinical services.
Founded
1971
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Attleboro, Massachusetts