Job Description

Instructional Assistant

COME JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE JOSHUA SCHOOL!

"The Joshua School is committed to helping each individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities attain the highest quality of life, valuing each unique mind, body, and spirit."

COMPANY:

We are a Colorado Department of Education (CDE) approved facility school and partner closely with several local school districts to provide intensive services for our students. Our nationally recognized approach has achieved superior results through our structured environments, teaching strategies based on behavioral intervention, and data collection. Using Applied Behavior Analysis, we identify, with families and teams, the needs of each student to create an independent and fulfilling life. These might include social skills, communication and language, academics, daily living and community skills, vocational skills and more.

We believe that every child is smart, competent, and whole exactly as they are, and dignity is the birthright of every human being. We believe our children and their families have a right to aspire to a life of their choosing.

POSITION:

The Instructional Assistant's primary role is to supervise students and attend to their educational needs, physical/emotional health, and safety while recognizing their worth, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships. This involves collaboration with directors, specialists (BCBAs, Speech Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists), and Lead Teachers for the creation and implementation of Individualized Education Programs, and oversight of student programs related to all goals and objectives. Other key responsibilities include:

• Case management of assigned student.
• Attend and actively participate in weekly clinical meetings.
• Transport/accompany students in the community and implement community-based instruction.
• Be a role model for students and create a positive culture with co-workers by emulating professional attitude, language, and communication.
• Complete certification and stay current in physical and verbal de-escalation strategies, and support during student crisis situations as necessary.

LOCATION:

This position is at our school-age campus in Englewood, Colorado, just down the road from the University of Denver.

HOURS:

40 hours/week. Typical hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A commitment to working with young people with developmental disabilities.
• One year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and basic knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred.
• RBT credential preferred.
• Minimum age of 21.
• COVID vaccination required.

PAY:

The salary range for this position is $27,163 to 37,413/year

• Offers will typically be made in the bottom half of the listed range. TJS takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

BENEFITS:

• RBT/BCBA supervision by an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

• 100% employer paid medical insurance (including an HSA option), telehealth services, short term disability and life insurance policy. Optional dental and vision are also available.

• Eight weeks of paid school breaks, seven paid holidays, and three weeks of paid time off per school year.

• 403(b) retirement plan.

• Tuition reimbursement is offered.

• Paid parental leave.

The Joshua School is an Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are made contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. A background check may include: verification of education, past employment, criminal background reports, motor vehicle driving records, reference checks, civil suit records, investigations into incidents involving theft, fraud, harassment and workplace violence. The company is the sole determinant of a successful background check

• Psychology * Behavior Technician * RBT * ABA Therapist * Autism * ASD * Behavioral Health * Mental Health * Instructional Assistant * Special Education

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27,163.00 - $37,413.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Applied behavior analysis: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Company Description

Over 15 years ago, what began as the radical, heartfelt response of six teachers to serve students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities, has grown into one of the top schools for autism in the United States. Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), an evidence-based science, we identify what each student needs to create an independent and fulfilling life. These might include social skills, communication and language, academics, daily living and community skills, vocational skills and meaningful community engagement. By providing our students with structured environments, using creative teaching strategies based on behavioral intervention, and using data to inform programming, our nationally recognized approach has achieved superior results. We are making a real difference in the lives of students with ASD and their families. Our programs serve children from age 2 to 21, through our integrated early intervention and preschool program at the Joshua Early Childhood Center, and our school-age and transition programs at our Englewood and Boulder campuses. The Joshua School serves over 120 students. We are a non-profit, facility school, approved by the Colorado Department of Education and partner closely with over 10 local school districts to provide the intensive services many of our students need. By providing our students with structured environments, using creative teaching strategies based on behavioral intervention, and using data to inform our programming, our nationally recognized approach has achieved superior results. Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), an evidence-based science, we identify, with families and teams, the needs of each student to create an independent and fulfilling life. These might include social skills, communication and language, academics, daily living and community skills, vocational skills and meaningful community engagement. We rely on a variety of scientifically derived methods including incidental learning, task analysis and discrete trials, as well as proven behavioral interventions using reinforcement-based systems. Our individualized assessments and curriculum include the Essentials for Living, We also rely on community-based instruction (CBI) to teach skills in a natural environment. Through data collection and accountability, we create programs that work and help children and families to succeed. Data taken before and during treatment allows us to constantly adjust learning to best suit the individual needs. The goal? To help each student overcome any communication and learning deficits and behaviors, and to open the door for learning and growth. But we believe it’s our fundamental beliefs that set us apart. We are a community, working together with the goal of helping our students grow and develop. We know our parents advocate and have risen to the challenges presented to them. Their love and activism inspires each of us, and together we strive to give our students lives filled with possibility, happiness and belonging.