Rate: $26-$33.26

(Rate determined by degree and experience)

The Lead Classroom Assistant will provide case management for two students, including designing and implementing student programming based on the students' individualized education plan (IEP) goals. In collaboration with the Head Teacher, you will assist with assessments, ensure accurate data collection, help train new staff, and maintain a cohesive and supportive classroom environment and student success. You will also support families by conducting weekly home parent training sessions.

The Darnell School is a program of Advocates and is a 221-day-per-year ABA school program serving students ages 9-22 with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges. Our mission is to teach, support and empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives based on their needs and choices. We offer spacious classrooms with ample opportunity for community skill-building, relationship development and recreation.

Learn more about The Darnell School here: https://darnellschool.org/

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement.  We are a close-knit community that values ideas and contributions from staff.

• Case management for two students
• Implement student individualized education plan (IEP) goals
• Implement behavior support plans
• Collect data for IEP goals using an electronic data collection system or via paper and pencil
• Review and summarize data on goals for case students using electronic data collection system
• Develop and/or modify student programming
• Assist head teacher with assessments
• Assist head teacher in training new staff
• Conduct weekly home parent training for case students
• Accompany and teach students in the community
• Transport students in the community, as needed
• Attend weekly classroom staff meetings
• Attend monthly school wide trainings
• Maintain certifications (First Aid, CPR, Safety Care)

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
• Computer literacy skills, including ability to be proficient in word processing
• Skills in effective communication, include spoken and written English
• Must successfully pass background checks. Must have valid driver’s license, safe driving record, automobile insurance and access to vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.