1:1 Therapeutic Support Staff Position (Private Day Special Education)

Job Description

Job Description

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Inclusive Community
• Lively atmosphere
• Innovation and Creativity

"Because a child has to know you care".

We are looking for individuals with experience working with children and adolescents with autism, students who are emotionally and socially challenged, students with learning disabilities, and mental health issues. You must be an appropriate role model for children and parents, and also have the ability to work closely with others and communicate effectively. You must assist and support students academically and behaviorally. You are responsible for working closely with students on an individual/group basis, in a self-contained classroom. You must be computer efficient. Organization and documentation are also key.

Staff must have the ability to:

• Maintain accurate and confidential files and records
• Classroom management skills
• Have organizational and case management skills
• Able to maintain accurate record-keeping
• Computer literacy
• Communicate therapeutically and effectively

Qualifications including:

• College courses in education are helpful
• Training or experience in Social Work or related fields.
• Interest/experience in Special Education and/or Mental Health
• Interest/experience in Physical Education is helpful. (This position requires extensive physical activity)
• First/Aid CPR Certified/ Medication Administration
• Knowledge of Verbal Interventions and De-escalation Techniques

Medical Benefits offered

Our Mission, Vision, and Values (Equal Opportunity Employer)
Mission: The mission of the Educational Development Center's therapeutic programming is to provide a therapeutic, intensive academic and behavioral program to students who have been identified as emotionally disabled, learning disabled, intellectually disabled, autism, multi-disabled and those with other health impairments. Towards that end, EDC facilitates a behavior management programs that provides consistent structure to the classroom and allows for individualized academic instruction.
Vision :Our vision is to provide an accepting, safe and inclusive educational community that provides our students with a foundation for success and survival in every aspect of a young person’s life. “We think Differently”. EDC aims to provide educational alternative, intensive academic and behavioral support to the individual goals of each student, by incorporating project based and hands-on- learning with innovation and social emotional learning, to meet each child’s needs and goals.
Values :The values of the Educational Development Center revolve around the motto, “We Think Differently”. We understand that our students learn differently, and require different strategies to reach and teach them. Therefore, all instruction, strategies, behavioral approaches, and supports are channeled through the concept of “thinking outside of the box”. Due to our small nature, we are able to be creative, innovative, and flexible in our methodology to learning and behavioral management. Staff are encouraged to demonstrate creativity and autonomy within their classroom environment to best support student’s needs.

Company Description

Our Mission, Vision, and Values (Equal Opportunity Employer)\r\nMission: The mission of the Educational Development Center's therapeutic programming is to provide a therapeutic, intensive academic and behavioral program to students who have been identified as emotionally disabled, learning disabled, intellectually disabled, autism, multi-disabled and those with other health impairments. Towards that end, EDC facilitates a behavior management programs that provides consistent structure to the classroom and allows for individualized academic instruction. \r\nVision :Our vision is to provide an accepting, safe and inclusive educational community that provides our students with a foundation for success and survival in every aspect of a young person’s life. “We think Differently”. EDC aims to provide educational alternative, intensive academic and behavioral support to the individual goals of each student, by incorporating project based and hands-on- learning with innovation and social emotional learning, to meet each child’s needs and goals. \r\nValues :The values of the Educational Development Center revolve around the motto, “We Think Differently”. We understand that our students learn differently, and require different strategies to reach and teach them. Therefore, all instruction, strategies, behavioral approaches, and supports are channeled through the concept of “thinking outside of the box”. Due to our small nature, we are able to be creative, innovative, and flexible in our methodology to learning and behavioral management. Staff are encouraged to demonstrate creativity and autonomy within their classroom environment to best support student’s needs.