Special Needs Teacher Assistant

Job overview

The Special Needs Teacher Assistant role is onsite in Sarasota, FL, with compensation of $15–$17 per hour. The position supports classroom programs for students from kindergarten through age 22, including academic, life-skills, and vocational options. The assistant helps the classroom teacher deliver daily instruction and provide safe, direct student care and supervision. The role supports individualized learning, classroom management, and students’ personal-care needs; placement is based on experience.

What you'll do

• Assist with daily lesson plans and prepare classroom materials
• support student care, supervision, and personal hygiene as needed
• assist with classroom management and individualized instruction for students or small groups
• drive school buses as assigned
• support behavior management and follow organizational policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special needs teacher assistant

classroom support

individualized instruction

student supervision

behavior management

life skills

vocational programs

sarasota fl

easter seals southwest florida

$15–$17/hr

full-time

403(b) match

health insurance

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 403(b) and 403(b) match
• dental, health, and vision insurance
• paid time off.

Why this role

High school diploma or GED is required; some college is preferred. CPR/First Aid certification is preferable, and the employer will train the employee to obtain it.

About the employer

Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.