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3 May 2016

Full-Time Teacher Aide

The HELP Group – Posted by thehelpgroup1 –  Los Angeles, California, United States

Job Description

The Help Group is a large (900+ employees) innovative organization serving children with special needs. Founded in 1975, The Help Group is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit organization of its kind in the United States serving children with special needs related to autism, Asperger’s disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, mental retardation, abuse and emotional problems.

POSITION: Teachers Aide – All Campuses

The Help Group is seeking qualified TEACHER ASSISTANTS to join our dynamic team. This is an ideal position for individuals with experience and passion for helping children with special needs reach their fullest potential. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to assist the teacher with all aspects of classroom instruction and behavior management, utilizing a positive, strengths-based approach.

Positions are located in Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Culver City, West Hills, and Valley Glen, CA

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Two years’ of college coursework completion; AA or Bachelor’s degree preferred;
Relevant experience in the field of education, coaching tutoring and/or mentoring; experience;
• Candidates Applying to Early Education Programs: BA Degree required, as well as a minimum;
• Working with children with autism or other special needs a definite plus!
• Demonstrated ability to follow teacher directives and work in a team environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to follow a client (by running and/or walking) who is experiencing significant behavioral problems or has become AWOL from the facility (clients can be up to six feet tall and weigh over 200 pounds);
• Six months of experience working with children with special needs. Background related to autism, applied behavioral analysis, discrete trial, pivotal response.
• Experience with PECS and floor time a plus!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Instruct individual & small group lessons as directed by the classroom teacher;
• Implement behavior plans and manage student behavior utilizing positive, strength-based strategies;
• Apply appropriate crisis intervention protocols in accordance with Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program (CPI) and school/agency policies to ensure student safety;
• Assist with paperwork and record keeping as needed;
• Accompany students on school transportation (taxi/bus) during morning and afternoon routes.

The Help Group offers wonderful training opportunities, a supportive, professional work environment and great benefits, including:
• Salary differential for bilingual candidates
• Excellent benefits, including a 100% employer-sponsored health insurance plan
• Dental & vision insurance
• Reimbursement of classes toward teaching credential
• Reimbursement to employees for successful completion of CBEST test;
• Small class sizes with a supportive staff and a professional environment

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send your resume, cover letter and salary history to [email protected].

To learn more about The Help Group visit www.thehelpgroup.org

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Job Categories: Featured. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Disabilities, education, and Youth.

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