Instructional Assistant - Delta-T Group Inc.

Delta-T Group connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors. With over 35 years in business, we have built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term contract opportunities.

Our client is seeking an Instructional Assistant in the Educational field, with at least 6 months of experience working with children, to work in schools in the Northern, VA area.

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
* Develop and deliver curriculum founded on the center's philosophies following childcare regulations and national standards.
* Create positive learning environments including resources based on child directed learning.
* Develop strategies to guide positive children's behavior.
* Ensure the learning environment is clean, hygienic and safe.
* Help develop teaching goals for the center and its teachers.
* Assist the Academic Teacher in meeting academic and vocational goals through planned, structured instruction directed by the teacher.
* Provide support to improve skills in the communication, physical abilities, social-emotional domains and self-care domains.
* Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time.
* Follows infection control procedures.
* Uses the individual plan to become informed about the clients' strengths, needs, preferences, interests, and accommodations as needed.
* Communicates appropriately with stake holders - other employees, supervisors and managers.

CLIENT'S AVAILABLE HOURS
* Mon- Fri Schedule available
* Immediate Start
* Compensation Range $17.50/hr. & Up

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Six months experience working with a diverse student population & children w/intellectual & behavioral disabilities
* Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED or Minimum of 48 college credit hours preferred
* Great team player with solid time management skills or ability
* Ability to complete and pass a State Criminal Background Check and State Child Abuse Background Check

DTG ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
* Compensation processed weekly.
* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
* Accessibility to grow professionally.
* Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

DTG'S COMPANY MISSION
Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative referral solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.