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Special Education Teacher Assistant

Rebecca School

At Rebecca School, we support students ages 321 with neurodevelopmental delays through the DIRFloortime model. Guided by values of respect, relationships, and emotional growth, we help students connect and thrive. Join us and make a lasting difference in their lives.

As a Teacher Assistant at Rebecca School, you will partner with teachers and therapists to support students with neurodevelopmental and related disorders. Youll help create engaging classroom experiences that promote communication, emotional growth, and independence through the DIRFloortime model.

What Youll Need

  • Bachelors degree or college coursework in education, psychology, or a related field

  • Experience working with children or young adults with developmental differences

  • Ability to follow instructional plans and provide support in a classroom setting

  • Strong teamwork, communication, and organization skills

  • Patience, flexibility, and commitment to student-centered learning

What Youll Do

  • Support teachers in implementing individualized lessons and therapeutic activities

  • Work directly with students to build communication, social, and functional skills

  • Help manage classroom routines, transitions, and materials

  • Record student progress and share observations with the instructional team

  • Foster a positive, inclusive environment that encourages student engagement

Why Youll Love Working Here

  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

Rebecca School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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