Classroom assistant Jobs in Tempe, AZ

Job Details

Since 2013, the Autism Academy for Education and Development (AAED) has opened six campuses in the Metro Phoenix and Tucson areas including our online campus. We are looking for an experienced Para Educator to join our team of passionate individuals.

Para Educators play a vital role in helping our students achieve academic, social, and behavioral excellence. They work closely with teachers to implement individualized education plans (IEPs), provide direct instruction, and support students in the classroom, on the playground, and in the community.

WHY Autism Academy?

Our Mission at Autism Academy is to assist every student with autism to be equipped and able to achieve academic, social, and behavioral excellence in an environment centered on strong character values. The Autism Academy and A+ Academy were founded on the principle that kids come first. We strive to improve the lives of each student, their families, and their communities. As a school focused on children with autism, we achieve this by addressing the needs of every student academically, socially, and behaviorally.

We offer character and social programs that bring a solid life skills foundation, empower students to reach their full potential, and provide a strong values-based environment that focuses on compassion.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily behavior management, living skills, and academic lessons.
• Teamwork in the classroom to support academic instruction and implement behavior plans.
• Implement lessons as directed by teachers, assist with independent work, projects, and lead small group lessons.
• Provide behavior modification in alignment with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as directed by our Behavioral Team and BCBA.
• Participate in ongoing training to further develop skills and working knowledge.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, families, businesses, and the public at large using exemplary written, verbal, and listening skills.
• Demonstrate conflict management skills by actively listening, finding solutions to problems, and working well with difficult people.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

Benefits

AAED is an equal opportunity employer. AAED expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employment discrimination, unlawful employment harassment, and unlawful employment retaliation. AAED is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities ("EEO") to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by governing local, state, or federal law. The terms of this EEO policy apply to all areas of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, training, layoff, and rehire. AAED will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Any employees with questions or concerns about this EEO Statement or AAED's or anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, or anti-retaliation should immediately discuss the questions or concerns with the AAED management. AAED does not retaliate against employees who report unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

M-Thursday 7 : 30am - 3 : 30pm

Friday 7 : 30am - 12 : 30pm