Teaching Assistant - Relief / Substitute
About The Position
The Riverside School mission is to help adolescents coping with mental health challenges feel safe and included as they discover their identity, voice, and community, while pursuing academic achievement. This is an exciting opportunity to join our unique, innovative therapeutic school program that enables students to develop confidence and success in academic achievement and social situations. The Riverside School aims to provide student-centered educational experiences that foster a culture of mutual respect and appreciation for learning. Our services support opportunities for leadership within the school, home and larger community, allowing youth to develop self-esteem and to graduate within a timeframe commensurate with their peers. In this vital role, the Teaching Assistant will: work as part of a team to provide direct supports, social skill groups, tutorial services, guidance, education, advocacy and supervision for students support the human rights of individuals through the development of self-worth, empowering individuals to become the primary decision makers in their lives offer listening and counseling presence for individuals with questions/concerns The Riverside School is a 12-month school. Schedule: Relief Hours Available (Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM) Pay Rate: $22.95/hour
Requirements
- Must have excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team and to function independently
- Basic computer fluency, including Microsoft Office, required
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle required for local travel
- Bachelor's Degree required
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with individuals with special needs preferred
Responsibilities
- work as part of a team to provide direct supports, social skill groups, tutorial services, guidance, education, advocacy and supervision for students
- support the human rights of individuals through the development of self-worth, empowering individuals to become the primary decision makers in their lives
- offer listening and counseling presence for individuals with questions/concerns
Benefits
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts - both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner's fee
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
