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JOB TITLE: Emerald Coast Learning Center Teaching Assistant

EMPLOYER: Emerald Coast Autism Center

DEPARTMENT: Learning Center

REPORTS TO: Principal, Assistant Principal, Classroom Teacher

EFFECTIVE DATE: Click here to enter a date.

SUMMARY:

Emerald Coast Autism Center (ECAC) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to educating and improving the lives of children and young adults diagnosed with autism and related unique abilities. ECAC is unique in our approach to teaching these amazing children. All instruction and activities at the ECAC are consistent with the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Emerald Coast Learning Center (ECLC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of ECAC and operates similarly for clients on the academic or vocational track.

The Emerald Coast Learning Center Teaching Assistant will apply ABA based assistance in the classroom at the direction of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the teacher over the classroom, aiding the teacher as they conduct activities. This is a part-time position requiring the employee to work a maximum of 30 hours a week (Monday-Friday). This position does not offer paid time off or benefits.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS: The applicant must be positive, enthusiastic, energetic, flexible, self-motivated, have effective time management skills, observation skills, analytical skills, and be a team player.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct students in proper classroom procedures and behavior in consistency with the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), under the guidance of the classroom teacher
• Performs other related duties as assigned by leadership

• Prepare classroom equipment and instructional materials for lessons
• Perform recordkeeping duties associated with the classroom including attendance and grade calculation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• No prior experience or training
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• All applicants must pass a background check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, utilize hand and finger dexterity, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl, talk, and hear
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 10 pounds
• The employee must be able to operate an iPad, tablet, and computer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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