Job Description
Position: PreK-K SPED Teacher Assistant - ABA
$1000.00 dollar signing bonus for new hires!!!
Who We Are
Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills, in order to build a foundation for life-long learning. Our Core Values are:
Who Are We Looking For
We are seeking passionate educators to build an inclusive Pk-5 school community. We are seeking committed individuals to provide high-quality and innovative instruction to a diverse student community. We are seeking individuals that recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct. If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating a culture of inclusion and respect, we invite you to join our team. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our students and build a brighter future for our community.
Our Graduate Profile
A Bridges "Graduate"
- Is a unique and independent individual who is prepared to pave their own path.
- Self advocates through their preferred communication modalities.
- Welcomes diversity with inclusion, openness, acceptance, and respect for others.
- Demonstrates empathy and a desire to help and support others in need.
- Perseveres in the face of challenges to meet their individual academic, social and extra curricular goals.
- Is prepared for next steps after leaving Bridges Public Charter School.
As a Prek-K SPED Teacher Assistant you will be responsible for...
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Work with the Lead Teacher in the planning and management of a classroom. Assist in the implementation of academic instruction, assessment, and data collection for all students.
- Develop and implement the classroom discrete trial instruction, social skills instruction, and behavior plan implementation in collaboration with the lead teacher under the supervision of the BCBA
- Contribute to Social/Emotional progress reports and IEP development under the supervision of the BCBA
- Assess student progress regularly using VBMAPP Milestones, Transitions, and Barriers assessments
- Regularly collect data to track students' progress in 3 program areas: curriculum, IEP, and ABA/VB.
- Collaborate with related service providers, special education coordinator, curriculum coordinator, ELL Teacher and student parents to plan for student needs.
- Implement and maintain student's Functional Communication Protocols and Behavior Protocols to respond to students' behavior appropriately and successfully.
- Support the creation of a classroom culture and environment that develops and nurtures the emotional, cognitive and social abilities of the students.
- Engage parents and families in their student's learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
- Contribute productively to the school as a whole.
- Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours.
- Other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Adhering to the 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. work day
- Regularly attends work and adheres to all attendance policies.
- Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings and professional development activities. Communicate about and plan for absences in advance with teaching teams and the Principal.
- Participate in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.
- Contribute to PLC sessions by being prepared to share data, ideas, student work, materials, feedback, facilitating sessions and/or discussions.
- Participate in a Summer Professional Development. Summer Professional Development will be two weeks in August before students return.
- Seek out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals.
- Reading provided school information and adhering to all deadlines.
- Respond to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day.
- Other professional duties as assigned.
SCHOOL CULTURE
- Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students.
- Communicate respectfully to students, staff and families at all times.
- Model, practice and discuss respectful, unbiased and effective communication with students.
- Other school culture expectations as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Hold a High School Diploma & ParaPro exam, AA, BA or MA
- Have 1 year experience implementing ABA based interventions in the home or school setting preferred.
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of behavioral principles and instructional strategies for students with autism and developmental disabilities.
- Have taken coursework in early childhood education, elementary education, special education or human development.
- Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families.
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
- Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
- Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.
- Be committed to their own learning.
- Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Have a passion for urban public schools.
- Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential a plus, not required. Candidates who have successfully completed the 40 hour RBT training course and competency exam and are able to pass the BACB RBT exam within 60 days are eligible for an add-on of $4000.00.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary range: $31,500-$52,000/Per Year
Salary is based on educational level, certification(s), and years of experience. The successful candidate will be contracted yearly. Employment will be renewed according to evaluations and staff interest. Child care and health savings plans, pre-tax deduction for Metro, bike racks and regular staff engagement and wellness activities. Staff lounge and lactation room for nursing mothers. Health benefits (medical & dental), disability insurance, and a retirement plan: 401-(k) with a 4% match or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan.
To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees. Bridges Public Charter School
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