Transition Assistant Teacher
Aspire Employment OpportunitiesGuilford, Connecticut, United States · Posted 9 days agoDescription
Aspire encourages internal mobility and supports employees in exploring growth opportunities across the organization. Employees interested in this role should apply directly through this posting via Greenhouse. Recruiters will partner with HR to confirm eligibility and coordinate the next steps.
The only exception is an in-program, same-role shift change, which should be handled directly with your manager and HR Partner. Please refer to Aspire’s Internal Mobility Policy for more information.
- Open Positions:
- Job title: Transition Assistant Teacher
Transition Assistant Teacher plays a key role in helping young adults with intellectual, developmental, and autism spectrum disabilities develop the skills necessary for employment, independent living, and meaningful community participation.
Working closely with the Director of Transition Services, this individual provides direct instruction, coordinates vocational training experiences, supervises community-based employment opportunities, and supports participants in achieving their individualized goals. This position combines the responsibilities of an educator, employment specialist, mentor, and job coach within Aspire's innovative, community-based model.
- Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Human Services, Education, or a related field preferred.
- Associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism.
- Experience in vocational training, supported employment, transition services, or job coaching preferred.
- Knowledge of person-centered planning and positive behavior supports.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Must have satisfactory background checks.
Preferred
- Experience working in transition programs for young adults.
- Knowledge of Connecticut DDS services and employment supports.
- Experience collaborating with schools, employers, and community agencies.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- House Name: Guilford, CT
- Shift: 1st
- Hours: 40
- Pay: $45,000-55,000 annually
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
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