Assistant Teacher at Solterra Academy

Description

Solterra Academy provides comprehensive special education for students aged 5 to 22 requiring intensive intervention due to severe emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and/or learning challenges. We believe in fostering an environment that is supportive, developmentally appropriate, and tailored to specific individual needs. Our dedication lies in the cooperative, self-motivated, adjusted, and academically accomplished development of each child.

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Teacher for our Vocational Program to support students in developing essential job-readiness skills and to assist in implementing vocational instruction aligned with IEP goals. This role is ideal for someone who is highly motivated, patient, detail-oriented, and passionate about helping students build independence and workplace skills.

Starting Rate: $23.00, commensurate with experience

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (In-Person)

Summer Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (In-Person)

Please note: This position requires a year-round commitment, including both the regular school year and our summer session. We do not offer summer-only employment.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and therapeutic relationships with students and actively engage regularly  
• Follow and reinforce classroom expectations in line with Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) systems.  
• Ensure the collection of data on student performance by Classroom Staff Members during Vocational Classes.
• Assist in planning and preparation of instructional materials in collaboration with the Vocational Teacher 
• Provide active supervision and assist students within the classroom and throughout the school environment.
• Support on-site and community job placements and communicate with job site supervisors.
• Assist students with academic tasks.
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans with assigned students.
• Provide feedback to students in a therapeutic manner.
• Collect data on student behaviors.
• Use restorative strategies with students as needed 
• In the absence of the Vocational Teacher, provide substitute instruction.

Benefits

• Trainings provided by Solterra Academy
• Competitive salary with annual reviews and potential bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Sick time and PTO based on service length for personal, medical and vacation needs.
• Educational Reimbursement up to $5,250.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Previous experience working with children with severe behaviors and/or in a Vocational Training setting is a plus
• Public Service Driver’s License Endorsement A (PSL) required 
• Serve Safe certification required with 90 days of transfer to this position 
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire (training provided by Solterra Academy).
• Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention required with the first training course provided after hire date (training provided by Solterra Academy).