Special Education Therapy Assistant

Posted 11 days ago

mccarton foundationNew York (NY)

Teaching Assistants, Special Education Elementary and Secondary Schools

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Junior

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$16.50 - $20.00 per hour

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About the role

Special Education Therapy Assistant The Special Education Therapy Assistant has the opportunity to develop skills as they work one-on-one with children with autism ages 2 - 3, under the supervision and support of a Special Education Teacher. You will be trained by a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) and learn from clinicians in Speech and Occupational Therapy. Special Education Therapy Assistants can grow in the field of Early Childhood, Special Education, ABA, Speech and Occupational Therapy becoming therapists and with support from the McCarton family, grow in their career.

Compensation: $16.50 per hour. Opportunity to increase rate up to $20 per hour within the first year!

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Ability to work entire shift Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.
Able to lift 40 lbs and monitor the safety of a child
Able to provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

About You:

You are someone who believes in equality and wants to be a part of something that gives back to the community.
You are looking for more than just another jobyou want to build the foundation of your career.
You are someone who is passionate about working with individuals with special needs.
You are eager to learn and use your newly found skills to make a lasting impact on the lives of children.
You will be successful in this role if you are:
Passionate about working one-on-one with 2 - 3 year old children
Interested in a career in Early Childcare, Special Education, Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy or the healthcare industry
Committed to building a professional brand as someone dependable and someone that takes pride in providing life-changing services to children
Understanding of the importance of working in a team and promoting a supportive environment for your co-workers
Willing to roll up your sleeves and take on any challenge
Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus

Benefits:

A supportive team environment that is dedicated to supporting your professional growth
Full-time work and consistent hours
Weekends OffComprehensive Benefits Package
Paid Time OffSick Leave

About Us: The McCarton Foundation is a non-profit organization on a mission to bring exceptional treatment and services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. We believe in the ability that exists within every child and that all children deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. In Fall 2018, the McCarton Foundation opened our Bronx Center - an Early Intervention agency providing center-based and home-based services in ABA, Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapies to young children at no cost to families. McCarton 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. All candidates must be fully vaccinated or willing to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

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