Description

Solterra Academy provides comprehensive special education for students aged 5 to 22 requiring intensive intervention due to severe emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and/or learning challenges. We believe in fostering an environment that is supportive, developmentally appropriate, and tailored to specific individual needs. Our dedication lies in the cooperative, self-motivated, adjusted, and academically accomplished development of each child.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Assistant Teacher to support classroom instruction, student development, and behavioral needs. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, adaptable, and passionate about supporting students in both academic and therapeutic settings.

Starting Hourly Rate: $23.00

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (In-Person)

Summer Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (In-Person)

Please note: This position requires a year-round commitment, including both the regular school year and our summer session. We do not offer summer-only employment.

Responsibilities

Build positive and therapeutic relationships with students and actively engage regularly.
Ensure the collection of data on student performance by Classroom Staff Members.
Assist in planning and preparation of instructional materials in collaboration with the Teacher
Assist students with academic tasks.
Implement Behavior Intervention Plans with assigned students.
Follow and reinforce classroom expectations.
Collect data on student behaviors.
Provide classroom instruction in the absence of the teacher as needed

Benefits

Trainings provided by Solterra Academy.
Competitive salary with annual reviews and potential bonuses.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
Sick time and PTO based on service length for personal, medical and vacation needs.
Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
Previous experience working with children with severe behaviors is a plus
CPR certification required within 90 days of hire (training provided by Solterra Academy).
Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention required with the first training course provided after hire date (training provided by Solterra Academy).

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which include drug testing based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.

Solterra Academy is approved as a special education facility of the State of Connecticut and Connecticut State Department of Education. Solterra Academy is a therapeutic day program providing comprehensive special education services to students, ages 5 to 21, who require intensive intervention due to emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and/or learning problems. Disabilities served include: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Emotional Disturbance, Intellectual Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury and Other Health Impairments. The school is designed to provide a high level of structure and support, as well as an integrated array of services to address each child’s unique profile. The goal of Solterra Academy is to foster independence in all aspects of the students’ development so they may be successfully transitioned back to their home school district. We believe that children can realize their potential, given an environment that is supportive, developmentally appropriate and geared to specific individual needs. We are dedicated to the development of a sense of cooperation, self-motivation, adjustment, and academic accomplishment for each child. At Solterra Academy, family involvement and support is a priority. Counseling, parent education, and 24-hour crisis intervention services are provided. Our many services and resources include, but are not limited to: Individualized clinical services for each student Individualized resource instruction in reading Diagnostic educational evaluation Intellectual/cognitive testing Speech/language evaluation and therapy Occupational/physical therapy evaluation and treatment Vocational education, including community job shadowing Individual transition planning Integrated use of technology within the curriculum School consultation and community training Music and art programs and Extra-curricular activities

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