Job Description

Insight Global is hiring Assistant Teachers/Aides for one of our clients! While a background in early childhood or special education is preferred, we welcome candidates without formal credentials who demonstrate the right qualities and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Teacher and therapists in the classroom
• Implement individualized educational plans (IEPs)
• Assist students with activities of daily living
• Apply speech and language techniques modeled by SLPs
• Provide individualized attention based on students’ needs and behaviors
• Use diverse teaching methods to support various learning styles and communication abilities
• Collaborate with specialty teachers (e.g., sculpture, art, movement, dance)
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment promoting language, social, emotional, and academic growth
• Participate in professional development related to autism spectrum disorders
• Communicate with parents, caregivers, and stakeholders about student progress
• Collect data and maintain accurate records and reports
• Report student needs or concerns to the Head Teacher

Required Skills & Experience

• Background in early childhood education and/or special education (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, psychology, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience with children on the autism spectrum, especially moderate to severe cases
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under the guidance of a Head Teacher and Clinical Care Coordinator
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Familiarity or willingness to learn:
• Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems
• Techniques for supporting students with sensory processing/integration challenges
• Physical and emotional capacity to support an active classroom, including:
• Mobility and safety management
• Behavioral redirection
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors safely and non-harmfully
• Openness to learning and implementing new approaches through training, coaching, and conferences

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