Special Education Paraprofessional (Dedicated Aide/Assistant Teacher)

PHILLIPS Programs

Fairfax, VA

$27,500 to $37,100 Yearly
Vision , Medical , Dental , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

ENTRY LEVEL - SPECIAL EDUCATION POSITIONS

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS AND STUDENT AIDES in Fairfax, VA

Are you looking for an entry level position in special education or behavioral health?
Seeking a warm environment where you can learn and grow?
Do you enjoy working with children and adolescents?
Do you want to make an impact on the lives of children and families?

If you answered yes to these questions, PHILLIPS Programs is the place for you!

PHILLIPS Programs Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect.

We are recruiting Instructional Assistants and Dedicated Student Aides at our campuses in both Maryland and Virginia for SY 2023 - 2024. If you are serious about applying, you should have the following:

Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
RBT preferred, but training is available.
Experience working with children with disabilities in a learning/school environment.
Experience working one on one with a child/student preferred.
Special education (emotional and/or behavioral) experience; preferred or willingness to learn.

In return, we offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values.

*You will be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program while working at PHILLIPS Programs! *

If you ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families and interested in this opportunity, apply online at www.phillipsprograms.org.

DUE TO THE BUSY NATURE OF OUR PROGRAMS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT PHONE CALLS REGARDING THIS POSITION.

PHILLIPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

PHILLIPS Programs is a private, nonprofit organization serving over 500 children and their families annually in the Washington metropolitan area. PHILLIPS Schools are Blue Ribbon awarded private day schools serving students with emotional and behavioral difficulties. For more than 55 years, we have helped children where others could not — to prepare them to become successful and responsible.