Asl Instructional Assistant - San Jose, United States - Tilly Therapy
Description
The Opportunity:
Are you interested in
helping children receive the
education and care they deserve?
Tilly is looking for dedicated, compassionate professionals to provide in-school instruction, care, and supervision for
students with special needs.
Under the direction of a special education teacher, you will perform a variety of duties related to the instruction and care of special needs students in your assigned school.
Working with students individually or in small groups, you will ensure that students meet their specific instructional and health-related goals in a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
Here at Tilly, we are building a better approach to pediatric behavioral healthcare. Be part of our mission to offer accessible, best-in-class care to children and families in need of your support.What You'll Do:
- Assist in the instruction of individual and small groups of students, reinforcing lessons and instructions provided by the teacher
- Monitor and maintain the health and safety of students with chronic and acute health needs
- Support the teacher in developing and preparing lessons and classroom materials
- Assist the teacher in maintaining appropriate order and student conduct; respond to student disruptions, utilizing approved behavior modification and intervention techniques in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Assist speech and physical therapists, psychologists, adaptive physical education teachers and other specialists with physical development activities
- Support the teacher with implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through instruction in a variety of activities; attend IEP meetings to provide and obtain information about your students
What You Bring:
- Highschool degree or equivalent (AA a plus)
ASL Knowledge (required):
- Training/experience working with individuals that have autism or other special needs (would be a huge plus)
- Childcare experience (nanny, babysitter, mentor, tutor, coach, counselor)
- Creative problem solver in dynamic environments
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to walk, run, stand for long periods, kneel, crawl, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Reliable car, proof of auto insurance, and valid driver's license required
- A desire to help others gain valuable life skills and use that as motivation for your own advancement
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay
- Career advancement paid training and opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative culture with direct access to our Clinical leadership
- Health, dental, and vision insurance available for employees consistently working fulltime hours (30+ hours per week on average)
- Paidtime off
Pay:
$ $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- Elementary school
- High school
- Kindergarten
- Middle school
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
School type:
- Private school
- Public school
- Special education school
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- childcare: 1 year (required)
- special needs: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- American Sign Language (required)
License/Certification:
- driver's license or reliable means of transportation (required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (required)
Work Location:
In person
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