Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Overview

Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children’s lives? Join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning where children of all abilities have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Full‑time employees receive competitive pay, generous PTO, 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision coverage and more. Salary range: $18.00–$21.55 per hour.

Teacher Assistant – Special Education (37 hours per week).

• Assist the teacher in supporting the continuous implementation of skills and goals associated with students’ educational, functional, and therapeutic needs as dictated by their Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Provide individual and small group instruction to meet the needs of students under the supervision of the special education teacher.
• Assist teachers and therapists in maintaining appropriate data and records (e.g., attendance, progress monitoring, alternate assessment data, etc.).
• Support the continuous implementation of skills and goals associated with students’ therapeutic goals.
• Utilize and maintain technology and communication devices for students.
• Assist in the development and implementation of vocational routines (onsite & offsite), community service projects, and special events.
• Implement equipment, behavioral, sensory, mobility and self‑care plans (toileting) per students’ needs.
• Provide direct assistance in feeding, toileting and dressing skills.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Required. Associate’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Parapro certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience working in a similar position in a classroom or home‑care environment with students from preschool to age 22.
• Current CPR and first‑aid certification.

• Consistent with a typical school environment; significant reliance on use of computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Use of computer 50–75% of the time.
• Sit, stand, and walk continuously throughout the workday.
• Bend, stoop, squat, push and pull (1–33% of the time).
• Lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Kneel and reach above shoulder level occasionally (1–33% of the time).
• Physical ability to position physical/occupational therapy equipment, splints, etc.
• Ability to use various equipment (switches, cooking equipment, etc.). Upper extremities for light, repetitive fine‑motor tasks.
• Ride the bus to and from community‑based activities and programs.
• Ability to run 25 yards to secure students for safety reasons such as elopement.

Meeting Street is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive environment and consider all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, gender, sexual preference or orientation, gender expression or identity, age, national origin or ancestry, legally recognized disability, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, military status, socioeconomic background, homelessness, or any other characteristic or category protected by law.

We also protect employees and applicants from any coercion, retaliation or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in any investigation.