What You'll Do As a Teacher Assistant you will work with individual students with disabilities or groups of students in a variety of settings at the GNCS site as well as in the community. You will Collaborate with Lead Teacher to implement student IEP services with fidelity and consistency. At the direction of the teacher, you will gather and maintain data on student progress on IEP goals. Your Responsibilities Will Include: + Supervise and monitor students in the classroom and other areas at GNCS site + Assists students physically as needed, meet students’ individual medical needs, and assist students with physical functions as needed + Provide individual assistance to students in lessons, projects, and in making progress on personal IEP goals + Assist or take the lead in delivering classroom instruction + Facilitate group recreational activities + Help foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. + Take necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities + Provides first aid as necessary + Assist in managing student behavior and implementing behavior plans as needed. + Assist the teacher with clerical tasks as needed + Operate classroom/facility equipment and technology + Assist cleaning classrooms, eating areas, or other areas of GNCS facility + Communicate with Lead teacher and other GNCS staff of individual students’ special needs or problems + Be a positive role model for students and support the Greenleaf NCS mission + Support professional growth of colleagues by sharing information and providing helpful feedback and encouragement. + Establish and maintain open communication with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. + Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. + Maintain confidentiality of student records and personal information. You're a great fit for this role if you have: + High School education, some college, Bachelor's Degree preferred + Experience working with students in a school setting or with individuals with autism and other neurodiversities is strongly preferred Who We Are Greenleaf Neurodiversity Community School, a non-profit of Easter Seals Lonestar and affiliate of the Fedcap Group, encourages and empowers individuals with neurodiversity, such as autism, through education and employment in the skilled trades. The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity.