Teaching Assistant in Andover, Massachusetts at The Professional Center for Handicapped C

Come grow with us! We are currently looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to be part of our classroom team!

Partners in Child Development offers the opportunity to join a diverse and passionate team dedicated to nurturing the growth and maximizing the potential of every child. We offer children of all abilities a solid foundation to be life-long learners and we offer staff members the chance to do meaningful, mission-based work every day.

We are dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of every child to maximize their potential. We are passionate and committed to helping children and their families with programs focused on a child’s development and well-being. Our programs include an Early Intervention Program for children ages 0-3, our Anderson School, a special education school for children ages 3-16 who have complex medical needs and Woodbridge School, our early childhood education program. For over 50 years, we have been changing the trajectory of children’s lives.

The Anderson School in Andover, MA provides a safe and nurturing special education school for students ages 3-16 years old with complex medical needs to maximize each student’s independence and growth. Our highly skilled, experienced and dedicated staff provide individualized instruction and support including educational and therapeutic programming. Our stimulating classroom setting includes specially designed classrooms to promote positive and active learning. High staff to student ratios including nurses in each classrooms enable our 11-month program to have non-traditional learners experience a traditional school experience. Family support is paramount including providing various on-site clinics and services to help our parents. Our school is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm and follows a school calendar, including a summer session.

The Teaching Assistant is an entry level position that works closely with the Special Education Teacher in a classroom of approximately 5 students who have multiple disabilities, moderate to severe developmental delays, and complex medical needs. The Teaching Assistant’s responsibilities include assisting our special education teachers and school therapists with implementation of IEP goals and objectives, as well as helping with classroom activities and maintaining a clean and neat classroom environment. This position will support the physical and minimal health needs of our students which may include lifting, positioning, seating, feeding, toileting/diapering, and mobility. The Teaching Assistant works closely with parents/guardians, and a team of experienced, caring, dedicated staff including a Special Education teacher, classroom nurse, and other therapists all sharing a passion for working with students with special needs. This is a full-time, 35 hours per week position.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Interest in working with children with special needs.
• Prior experience working with students with disabilities is a plus.
• Training or coursework in special education preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use technology effectively.
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues.
• Suitable background and fingerprint checks.
• Mostly active - must be able to sit, bend, kneel and lift 25 pounds.

Partners in Child Development provides a supportive environment which values and promotes team collaboration, creative thinking, and innovation with ongoing support and mentoring for each employee’s professional development. Our benefits package includes:

• Work Schedule: Full time schedule is 35 hours a week for 11 months of the year following the school calendar with a summer session.
• Time Off: Paid time off in accordance with the school calendar.
• Medical: Generous company contribution. Numerous plan choices.
• Dental: Company paid premiums for employee coverage.
• Vision: Annual exam, allowance toward contacts & glasses.
• Registered Dietitian Services.
• Life & Disability Insurances: Company paid.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Staff Development & Training Reimbursement.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program including, child & elder care & work-life solution location services, legal guidance, identity theft support and financial planning.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

Student Loans: As an employee, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness