We are immediately hiring in Austin, Texas! Join us at Easterseals Lonestar for an exciting career as a Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional at Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community Center (Greenleaf NCC)

MUST be vaccinated against COVID-19. Required to provide documentation during Onboarding process.

Mission: To create opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live satisfying, independent and productive lives and to enjoy the same rights, freedoms, and responsibilities as their fellow citizens. For additional information about Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community Center (Greenleaf NCC).

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The Fedcap Group is a family of companies that provides programs and services that changes the lives of persons with barriers. We help individuals move toward independence as valued members of their communities and in the workplace. Fedcap was one of the first vocational rehabilitation programs for the physically disabled in the United States and has broadened its services to address many more people who are marginalized. An organization started in 1935 by three World War I veterans who came home from war and could not find work because of their injuries, has become a vibrant organization where the opportunities are endless. Fedcap employees take pride in their work and enrich the lives of others. We are each a part of a team that makes a difference every day and provides the "Power of Possible."

Easterseals Central Texas (ESCT) joined The Fedcap Group in 2019.

Job Title: Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional

Location: Austin, Texas

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full Time

Position Summary:

The Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional will be an employee of Easterseals Lonestar, working full-time at Greenleaf NCC to support students enrolled in the public-school partnership transition program. The position is year-round, Monday through Friday. Students in the program follow the Austin ISD school calendar. While students are not in session, the Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional will continue to perform duties as assigned, including but not limited to clerical tasks, special projects, assisting in summer programming, and supporting students with summer employment. Hours over the summer may vary.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work with individual students with disabilities or groups of students in a variety of settings at the GNCC site as well as in the community
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher to implement student IEP services with fidelity and consistency
• At the direction of the teacher, gather and maintain data on student progress on IEP goals
• Supervise and monitor students in the classroom and other areas at GNCC site
• Assists students physically as needed, meet students' individual medical needs, and assist students with physical functions as needed
• Provide individual assistance to students in lessons, projects, and in making progress on personal IEP goals
• Assist or take the lead in delivering classroom instruction
• Facilitate group recreational activities
• Help foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Take necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Provides first aid as necessary
• Assist in managing student behavior and implementing behavior plans as needed.
• Assist the teacher with clerical tasks as needed
• Operate classroom/facility equipment and technology
• Assist cleaning classrooms, eating areas, or other areas of GNCC facility
• Communicate with Lead teacher and other GNCC staff of individual students' special needs or problems
• Be a positive role model for students and support the Greenleaf NCC mission
• Support professional growth of colleagues by sharing information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement.
• Establish and maintain open communication with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and personal information
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities

Education and Experience:

• High School education, some college, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Experience working with students in a school setting or with individuals with autism and other neurodiversities is strongly preferred
• Upon hire, based on their experience and education, the candidate will complete training provided by Easterseals Lonestar or other agencies as appropriate,

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Equal Opportunity Employer

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About Us

Mission: To change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.Easterseals Central Texas began in 1937 as the Texas Society for Crippled Children. In 1949, a small building was dedicated as the Austin Cerebral Palsy Center serving a small population of Central Texas residents. Almost twenty years later, it became the Capital Area Rehabilitation Center, expanding its services, programs and persons served. Today, services are focused into multiple areas of care that create successful outcomes for clients from birth to advanced age. Easterseals Central Texas joined The Fedcap Group in 2018. Website: www.Easterseals.com/centraltx