TEACHER'S ASSISTANT (PARAPROFESSIONAL) Job at RFK Community Alliance
RFK Community Alliance Lancaster, MA 01523
A $2500 sign-on bonus is available!
Why This Job is Amazing
RFK Community Alliance has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Teacher's Assistant/ Aide position to join our educational team in Lancaster.
We seek caring and compassionate professionals to provide support to our children and adolescents with mental health challenges. Openings are for our Dr. Franklin Perkins School and our Don Watson School, located in Lancaster, MA.
Who We Seek?
As a Teacher Aide, you will work as a professional partner with the classroom teacher by assisting in implementing and evaluating daily lesson plans. A teacher’s aide provides instruction and guidance to students, helping them meet their academic, social, and emotional development established in their Individualized Education Program. This position opens the door for professional development by providing excellent training in the fields of special education with future opportunities for people interested and working towards becoming a special education teacher.
Who You Are
You are someone with an interest in developing a team atmosphere with the classroom teacher and other teacher’s assistants. High School diploma is required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Must be 21 years old.
Shift
Full Time - 40 hours per week: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Who We Are
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience.
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we’re the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
Why You’ll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:
•Health Insurance
•Dental Insurance
•Vision Insurance
•Generous paid time off
•Holiday Pay
•Educational Assistance
•Employer paid life insurance
•Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
•Retirement Plan with generous employer match
•Tuition Reimbursement
•Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
$2,500 Sign-On Incentive!
This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2,500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.
If you think this may be the right fit for you – It’s time to take action and apply!
Key Words
Direct Support Professional, DSP, Mental Health Worker, Youth Counselor, Direct Care, Group Home, Residential Care, Human Services, Personal Care Assistant,
Home Health Aide, Relief Staff, RFK
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.50 - $21.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- High school
- Middle school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
School subjects:
- English
- History
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
School type:
- Special education school
Work Location: In person
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