Job description

COME JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE JOSHUA SCHOOL!

"The Joshua School is committed to helping each individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities attain the highest quality of life, valuing each unique mind, body, and spirit."

To learn more about The Joshua School, visit our website at JOSHUASCHOOL.ORG, or follow us on Instagram @thejoshuaschool

Company:

We are a Colorado Department of Education (CDE) approved facility school and partner closely with several local school districts to provide intensive services for our students.

We believe that every child is smart, competent, and whole exactly as they are, and dignity is the birthright of every human being. We believe our children and their families have a right to aspire to a life of their choosing.

Position:

The Instructional Assistant's primary role is to supervise students and attend to their educational needs, physical/emotional health, and safety while recognizing their worth, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships. This involves collaboration with directors, specialists (BCBAs, Speech Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists), and Lead Teachers for the creation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs, and oversight of student programs related to all goals and objectives. Other key responsibilities include:

• Case management of assigned student.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly clinical meetings.
• Transport/accompany students in the community and implement community-based instruction.
• Be a role model for students and create a positive culture with co-workers by emulating professional attitude, language, and communication.
• Complete certification and stay current in physical and verbal de-escalation strategies, and support during student crisis situations as necessary.

Location: This position is at our school-age campus in Englewood, Colorado, just down the road from the University of Denver.

Hours: 40 hours/week. Typical hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm.

Qualifications:

• A commitment to working with young people with developmental disabilities.
• One year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and basic knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred.
• RBT credential preferred.
• Minimum age of 21.
• COVID vaccination required.

Pay: The salary range for this position starts at $37,000/year.

Benefits:

• RBT/BCBA supervision by an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• 100% employer paid medical insurance (including an HSA option), telehealth services, short term disability and life insurance policy. Optional dental and vision are also available.
• Eight weeks of paid school breaks, seven paid holidays, and three weeks of paid time off per school year.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement is offered.
• Paid parental leave.

The Joshua School is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. A background check may include: verification of education, past employment, criminal background reports, motor vehicle driving records, reference checks, civil suit records, investigations into incidents involving theft, fraud, harassment and workplace violence. The company is the sole determinant of a successful background check

* Psychology * Behavior Technician * RBT * ABA Therapist * Autism * ASD * Behavioral Health * Mental Health * Instructional Assistant * Special Education

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID vaccination required, unless you are medically excused.

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Required)
• Applied behavior analysis: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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