Behavioral Support Specialist

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Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant / Para Professional / Resident Asst./Behavior Tech - - Perkins International NGO: Delivering Best-In-Class Education to Children with Disabilities - Permits Helping Kids Find Their Place in the World - About Us: An international NGO committed to delivering best-in-class education, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. - We think courageously, act collaboratively, and own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference. - What You Can Expect as a Teaching Assistant: - * Join us as a teaching assistant in one of our three schools where you will have a direct impact on the lives of students with complex disabilities and visual impairments. - * Play a crucial role in supporting our educators and helping our students succeed. - * Flexible schedules available to meet your needs! - Responsibilities: - * Promote independence and development: encourage self-confidence and growth by providing direct assistance and support in independent living skills, classroom activities, and personal care. - * Foster positive relationships: build meaningful connections that assist students in managing behavior and developing social and communication skills. - * Demonstrate an understanding of the general curriculum as well as the expanded core curriculum by supporting and implementing IEP goals and objectives which help students achieve their educational milestones. - * Maintain accurate records of student progress and performance by evaluating and documenting learning outcomes. - * Take initiative by proactively engaging students in activities that meet their individual developmental needs and can effectively communicate their progress with colleagues and other team members. - * Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel supported and are motivated to learn. - Schedule: - * Straight day shifts in our lower school and deafblind school or day/eve shifts in our secondary school - Salary Range: - $17.68-$28.18 (the applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification) - Education/Experience Requirements: - * High school diploma or equivalent required, associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred - * Experience working with students with special needs, either in a classroom setting, through volunteer work, or in another professional setting preferred - * Willingness to complete and maintain first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), safety-care training, automated external defibrillator (AED), and sign language (dependent on program needs) - Additional Requirements: - * Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive school vehicles preferred but not required