What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant position at KVC Health Systems?
KVC Academy St. James
Pay: $16.00-$19.50 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-3:00PM
What We Offer:
- Part-time or Full-time opportunities
- Direct path to promotion, comprehensive training, and professional development opportunities.
- We provide a supportive and collaborative work environment focused on student success, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.
Job Summary
- Assist special education teachers in providing individualized instruction and support to students with special needs.
- Help create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Support students with their daily activities and educational tasks.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other staff to implement individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Participate in classroom management and behavior intervention strategies.
- Monitor and document student progress and performance.
Education:
- 60 college credit hours
- OR passed the ParaPro Assessment through Pearson or ETS
- OR completed the 20HR substitute certificate course through DESE
Qualifications:
- Passion for working with children.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Benefits:
- Professional Development
- Paid time off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
- 403b with company match
- Public student loan forgiveness
- Tuition reimbursement up to $21,000.00
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness benefits like health screenings, & mental health support
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on really, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.
To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs.
We hope you will consider joining our team!
Salary : $16 - $20
