Relief Teacher Assistant-The Darnell School

Starting Rate: $21.50/hour

Schedule: Relief/As Needed Monday thorugh Friday 9:00am3:00pm

The Relief Teacher Assistant provides flexible coverage and support to The Darnell School as this role you will fill in for Teacher Assistants who are absent or provide additional classroom support based on program needs. This is an as-needed position and scheduled hours may vary depending on staffing needs.

The Teacher Assistant will implement student programming in a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio directly supporting students in reaching their individualized education plan (IEP) goals. You will implement academic and behavior support strategies while collecting and tracking data to monitor progress. You will also join students in the community supporting their learning outside of the classroom.

The Darnell School is a program of Advocates and is a 221-day-per-year ABA school program serving students ages 9-22 with autism intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges. Our mission is to teach support and empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives based on their needs and choices. We offer spacious classrooms with ample opportunity for community skill-building relationship development and recreation.

Learn more about The Darnell School here: promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a close-knit community that values ideas and contributions from staff.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Small tight-knit program with only four classrooms
• Paid holidays school vacations and flex time
• Comprehensive Health Dental and Visionplans
• 401(k)with employer match
• Free BCBA supervisionfor those pursuing certification
• Financial assistance for employees pursuing a Masters degree in Special Education and the attainment of a Massachusetts State Teaching License in Severe Disabilities
• Tuition reimbursementfor continued education
• Employee Assistance Programfor personal and professional support
• Exclusive discountswith partner organizations (BJs AAA and more)
• We will support your education and career development by providing you with the resources needed to advance

Who We Are

At Advocates we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental mental health or other life challenges.

Werea nonprofit mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach empowering the individuals we support to make choices build independence and live full meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect compassion and inclusion and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates we value the ideas experiences and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

• Implement student individualized education plan (IEP) goals
• Implement behavior support plans
• Collect data for IEP goals using an electronic data collection system or via paper and pencil
• Accompany and teach students in the community
• Transport students in the community as needed
• Attend weekly classroom staff meetings
• Attend monthly school wide trainings
• Maintain certifications (First Aid CPR Safety Care)

• High School Diploma
• Skills in effective communication include spoken and written English
• Must successfully pass background checks. Must have valid drivers license safe driving record automobile insurance and access to vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions including race ethnicity sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation partnered status age national origin socioeconomic status religion ability culture and experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application interview or hiring process please contact Human Resources.