• Teacher Assistant-The Darnell School

    Advocates (Hudson, MA)


    Overview

     

    Starting Rate: $21.50/hour

     

    The Teacher Assistant will implement student programming in a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio, directly supporting students in reaching their individualized education plan (IEP) goals. You will implement academic and behavior support strategies, while collecting and tracking data to monitor progress. You will also join students in the community, supporting their learning outside of the classroom.

     

    The Darnell School is a program of Advocates and is a 221-day-per-year ABA school program serving students ages 9-22 with autism, intellectual and developmentaldisabilitiesand/or behavioral challenges.Our mission is to teach, support and empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives based on their needs and choices. We offer spacious classrooms with ample opportunity for community skill-building, relationship development and recreation.

     

    Learn more aboutThe Darnell School here: https://darnellschool.org/

     

    Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a close-knit community that values ideas and contributions from staff.

     

    Minimum Education Required

     

    High School Diploma/GED

     

    Additional Shift Details

     

    Monday-Friday 9am-3pm

    Responsibilities

    + Implement student individualized education plan (IEP) goals

    + Implement behavior support plans

    + Collect data for IEP goals using an electronic data collection system or via paper and pencil

    + Accompany and teach students in the community

    + Transport students in the community, as needed

    + Attend weekly classroom staff meetings

    + Attend monthly school wide trainings

    + Maintain certifications (First Aid, CPR, Safety Care)

    Qualifications

    + High School Diploma

    + Skills in effective communication, include spoken and written English

    + Must successfully pass background checks. Must have valid driver’s license, safe driving record, automobile insurance and access to vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport.

     

    _Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience._

     

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    **Job Locations** _US-MA-Hudson_

    **Minimum Education Required** _High School Diploma/GED_

    **Job ID** _2025-12105_

    **Organization** _The Darnell School_

    **Type** _Regular Full-Time_

    **Number of Hours Per Week** _30_

    **Business Unit** _Children's Services_