Teaching Assistant
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students in a Warrensville Heights classroom. In this role, you will work alongside the teacher and interdisciplinary team to create a structured, engaging, and supportive learning environment for students.
- Hours: Full-Time position available within school hours (Approx 8am – 4pm)
- Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00/hr
- Working Days or Days per week: Follows a standard school calendar - 5 days per week
- 30-40 hours per week
- Hours per day: 7-8 hours per day
Qualifications:
- Experience working with students with special needs in a classroom, childcare, behavioral health, or related setting
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Ability to consistently respond to children in respectful, patient, and supportive ways
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, behavior staff, and families
- Willingness to support students with academic instruction, behavioral interventions, and activities of daily living as needed
Preferred
- Associate degree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field
- 1 to 2 years of experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis principles
- Experience supporting students in special education or therapeutic learning environments