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About the Role

Easterseals Lonestar is hiring a full-time Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional to work at Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community School (Greenleaf NCS) supporting students in a public-school partnership transition program. This year-round, Monday-Friday position involves supporting students with disabilities in various settings, implementing IEP services, monitoring progress, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

Work with individual students with disabilities or groups of students in a variety of settings at the GNCS site as well as in the community
Collaborate with Lead Teacher to implement student IEP services with fidelity and consistency
At the direction of the teacher, gather and maintain data on student progress on IEP goals
Supervise and monitor students in the classroom and other areas at GNCS site
Assists students physically as needed, meet students’ individual medical needs, and assist students with physical functions as needed
Provide individual assistance to students in lessons, projects, and in making progress on personal IEP goals
Assist or take the lead in delivering classroom instruction
Facilitate group recreational activities
Help foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Take necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
Provides first aid as necessary
Assist in managing student behavior and implementing behavior plans as needed.
Assist the teacher with clerical tasks as needed
Operate classroom/facility equipment and technology
Assist cleaning classrooms, eating areas, or other areas of GNCS facility
Communicate with Lead teacher and other GNCS staff of individual students’ special needs or problems
Be a positive role model for students and support the Greenleaf NCS mission
Support professional growth of colleagues by sharing information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement.
Establish and maintain open communication with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Maintain confidentiality of student records and personal information

Requirements

High School education, some college, Bachelor's Degree preferred
Experience working with students in a school setting or with individuals with autism and other neurodiversities is strongly preferred
Upon hire, based on their experience and education, the candidate will complete training provided by Easterseals Lonestar or other agencies as appropriate

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

Full-time
Year-round
Monday through Friday

Education Level

High School education
Some college
Bachelor's Degree preferred

About the Company

Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community School (Greenleaf NCS) was launched by Easterseals Central Texas in the fall of 2019 to create a community hub that fosters the abilities of people with autism and related neurodivergent conditions. In the fall of 2021, Greenleaf NCS partnered with Austin ISD to create a public-school transition program for students with autism and related neurodivergent conditions aged 18-22, focusing on project-based learning to increase employment and independence. The program utilizes the IDEA framework for transition services, providing coordinated activities and a results-oriented process focused on improving academic and functional achievement in areas of student talents and interests.
The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.