Classroom Aide

Para Educator Job Posting  

Are you looking for an entry level position with an opportunity for professional advancement? Autism Academy is currently hiring enthusiastic individuals for classroom assistants. We focus on training and mentoring to advance our employees to be leaders in their fields. Our goal is to have employees feel supported to meet their career goals while making a difference in the lives of students every day.

Benefits/ Compensation 

• Approximately 32 to 38 hours a week, when school is in session 
• Starting Pay $16.00-$20.00 an hour and up depending on experience and education
• Paid sick time
• Four paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement program (After two years of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program Provided
• Medical (60% covered by employer depending on plan)
• Dental 
• Vision 
• Optional 401K Plan following 12 months of employment with an employer match of $1.00 for $1.00 on the first 4% of employee contribution
• Paid on the job training

Responsibilities include: 

• Assist students with daily behavior management, living skills, and academic lessons
• Teamwork in the classroom to support academic instruction and implement behavior plans
• Implement lessons as directed by teachers, assist with independent work, projects, and leading small group lessons
• Provide behavior modification in alignment with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as directed by our behavioral team by BCBA
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance
• Must meet physical requirements as outlined in job description (link below)

Requirements: 

High school or equivalent 

Must qualify for and maintain a valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Physical Requirements

• Able to complete all components of Safety-Care training
• Perform some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling (up to 40 lbs. and above).  
• Assist lifting, holding or positioning students with disabilities (including physical, behavioral, learning, etc.) 
• Maintain independent mobility to move about the classroom and campus throughout the day
• Sit or stoop on the floor for extended periods of time
• Stand or bend over repeatedly throughout the day 
• Stand and walk the majority of the day
• Work outdoors year-round to assist with car line, field trips, and supervising students on playground as well as any other assigned duties 
• Work in noisy and crowded environments 
• Ability to approach emotionally charged situations with balance and empathy 
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus 
• Must have unaided or aided hearing ability to receive information through listening in a noisy environment
• Able to give information through speaking in a noisy environment

EEO Statement and Policy

AAED is an equal opportunity employer.   AAED expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employment discrimination, unlawful employment harassment, and unlawful employment retaliation.  AAED is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities (“EEO”) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by governing local, state, or federal law.   The terms of this EEO policy apply to all areas of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, training, layoff, and rehire.  AAED will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.   Any employees with questions or concerns about this EEO Statement or AAED’s or anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, or anti-retaliation should immediately discuss the questions or concerns with the AAED management.  AAED does not retaliate against employees who report unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.