Teacher's Assistant at Futures Incorp – West Hartford, Connecticut

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 and must meet minimum requirements for Level II/Title I/NCLB as recommended in the Connecticut Paraprofessional Guidelines 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.