RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a fulltime Teacher Assistant/Aide to join our team in Springfield MA. Who We SeekWe seek a dynamic individual to be part of our team at our school in Springfield MA. The Robert F. Kennedy Academy is a therapeutic day school that provides educational and clinical services to students with diverse abilities and disabilities including those in the emotional psychiatric and learning realms. The schools curriculum and support services assist students in reaching milestones such as graduation the transition to postsecondary educational and vocational opportunities or the return to public school. A small school by design RFK Academy creates individualized learning opportunities and accommodation while establishing a community of learners among students for whom connections to school have often been :Assist the teacher in implementing and evaluating daily lesson the teacher in providing classroom instruction necessary in order to help each student meet the goals established in their Individualized Education and actively participate in the implementation of the Behavior Management System (including the possibility of physical management) at the school and a team atmosphere with the classroom teacher and other teachers and actively support the specialist teachers in vocational education and Qualifications:A High School diploma is required. B.A. be 21 years of Friday 8 am 4 pm Why Youll Love UsIn addition to being a part of a caring supportive team we offer amazing employee benefits including:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceGenerous paid time offHoliday PayEducational AssistanceEmployerpaid life insuranceEmployer paid Short & Long Term DisabilityRetirement Plan with generous employer matchTuition ReimbursementComprehensive Employee Assistance Program How We Promote Equity Cultivate Leaders and Grow TogetherAt RFK Community Alliance were dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesnt happen by accident its by design. Together were the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why were committed to honoring celebrating and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value respect and support all types of diversity across all identities including ethnicity race gender LGBTQIA age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community were creating here at RFK Community Alliance and were here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one. $2500 SignOn IncentiveThis position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance SignOn Incentive in the amount of $2500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1500 after 12 months.
Required Experience:
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Teachers Assistant Paraprofessional
