Instructional Aide

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Description

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of at-risk youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for an Instructional Aide at Norris Academy in Andersonville, TN ✨

Are you ready to make an IMPACT from day one? Nestled just outside the Great Smoky Mountains, around 30 miles North of Knoxville, in a small, quaint, beautiful town, called Andersonville, sits Norris Academy, a residential treatment facility that offers comprehensive, holistic services to youth with autism spectrum disorder, and / or other neurodevelopmental diagnosis. Becoming a member of our Norris Academy team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.

Pay : Salary range $18-$20 depending on credentials and years of experience.

Perks & Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Free meals on shift, Opportunitites for career growth, nationwide and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

What you will do : The Education Instructional Aide works as an education staff member. Primarily responsible for the supervision and mentoring of students to ensure the Rite of Passage normative peer culture program is consistently implemented. Assists with ensuring the daily schedule operates on time and the students participate in all of the scheduled activities. Assists the teaching staff with tracking student attendance, responding to questions and needs of the students, ensuring effective classroom management and maintain a clean and inviting learning environment. May provide direct instruction in the absence of the lead teacher. Provides consistent interactive supervision of students to ensure the safety, health and welfare of staff and students at all times.

To be considered you should : Be at least 21 years of age ~ High school diploma required, B.A or B.S Degree preferred ~ Minimum of 2 years of related work experience preferably with Autism Spectrum Disorder ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Schedule :

• This is a year round school with rolling enrollment
• . Monday through Friday 7 : 30 am to 3 : 30 pm

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Instructional Aide, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group :

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization :

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications