Professional/Teaching Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Paraprofessional / Teaching Assistant

Achievers Learning Academy (ALA) – Lutz, FL

At Achievers Learning Academy, we believe every learner deserves a place where they are supported, challenged, celebrated, and truly known. We are a specialized private school serving neurodivergent students through a collaborative model that combines academics, communication, social-emotional learning, and individualized support.

We are currently seeking caring, energetic, and dependable Paraprofessionals / Teaching Assistants to join our growing team for the 2026–2027 school year.

Pay

• Starting at $16–$18/hour
• W-2
• Based on experience, education, and related skills

Schedule & Benefits

• Monday–Friday
• Consistent daytime school schedule
• No nights or weekends
• Holidays and breaks (up to 4 weeks)
• PTO accrual available for eligible full time employees

What You’ll Do

As a Paraprofessional / Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to help students succeed throughout the school day.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting students during academic instruction
• Assisting with classroom routines and transitions
• Supporting students during transitions between activities, classrooms, and daily routines
• Supporting students during parent drop-off and pick-up routines
• Helping implement behavior and communication supports
• Supporting students during lunch, recess, specials, and community activities
• Encouraging independence, social skills, and participation
• Preparing classroom materials and helping maintain an organized environment
• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and leadership staff
• Creating a warm, positive, and encouraging classroom atmosphere

Ideal Candidates Are:

• Patient, compassionate, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working with children with autism and other developmental differences
• Flexible and willing to learn
• Organized with good time management
• Positive, professional, and dependable
• Able to remain calm in fast-paced situations
• Passionate about helping children grow academically, socially, and emotionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred
• Experience in education, ABA, childcare, ESE, therapy, camps, or related settings is a plus
• High school diploma required
• RBT certification is a plus, but not required

Why Join ALA?

• Small, supportive school environment (highest ratio is 1:6) 
• Collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for growth and training
• Meaningful work that truly impacts students and families
• A school culture focused on communication, connection, and individualized support

If you are looking for a position where you can make a difference every single day, we would love to meet you.