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Job DescriptionDescription: Also known as: Title I Aide, Instructional Aide, Educational Assistant, Paraeducator, Educational Aide, Tutor SUMMARY Provide supplemental instructional support to eligible students. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Deliver interventions to students based on the instructional plans developed by the Title I Teacher and/or the General Education Teacher. Interventions may include support in the form of small group and/or individualized instruction, tutoring, guided practice, or other techniques, as guided by the teacher., • Report back to the Title I Teacher and/or General Education Teacher on the outcomes of the interventions conducted by keeping daily student outcome reports, • Administer assessments and screeners that will contribute to the teachers' decisions in regards to:, • determining eligibility for entry into Title I program, • creating appropriate interventions, • progress-monitoring, • exiting students from the Title I program, • May attend parent/teacher conferences as needed to support the teacher in communicating with parents about student performance, behavior, or other topics., • Maintain student files as requested and required by the needs of federal, state and local guidelines to track student progress. Maintain the confidentiality of student records and student information., • Maintain activity logs and time and effort documentation that comply with regulatory requirements, • Maintain constant communication with Title I Teachers and General Education Teachers regarding the progress of and concerns about Title I students, • May serve as an active member of teams such as RTI team, data team, PBS team, school improvement team, etc., • Assist the teacher in communicating and upholding behavior and conduct expectations found in the school-wide behavior management plan; assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment in the classroom., • Other duties as assigned.Requirements: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; or obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or be able to demonstrate through a formal State or local academic assessment, • Knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness). DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Evidence of successful experience in student and parent relations as evidenced through prior experience in personal or professional settings., • Demonstrated proficiency in an instructional support capacity, as acquired through prior experience in tutoring, teaching or similar work experience., • Willingness to learn, • Flexible

Job Description Join Our Team as a Behavior Technician at Illuminate! Why Illuminate? At Illuminate, we’re all about helping children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) thrive through personalized ABA therapy. Our team of BCBAs, Supervisors, and Behavior Technicians work closely with families to build skills, celebrate wins, and make a real impact - all in a supportive, growth-focused environment. We’re looking for fun, energetic people to join our team as Behavior Technicians/RBTs! You’ll help teach communication, social, play, and everyday life skills using ABA therapy. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to grow with a fast-moving team, we’d love to meet you. Why You’ll Love It Here • Competitive Compensation - $19.00/hr - $25.00/hr (DOE), • Part-time employees have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits, including Dental, Vision, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Chiropractic Care, Voluntary Life Insurance, and AFLAC supplemental insurance programs., • Generous PTO for part-time & full-time employees, • Company-Observed Holidays (Non-Working Days), • Professional Growth - A role where you can keep leveling up, • Flexible Schedules - A schedule with balance, • Travel Reimbursement - Drive supported by us, • Employee Referral Program What You’ll Bring • Provide in-home, & community-based ABA therapy, • Track client progress during sessions, • Strong communication skills, • Fun, energetic, and able to keep up with active kiddos Here’s What We’re Looking For • Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification preferred, • Recent experience working with children and/or individuals with developmental disabilities, • Must maintain open and flexible availability across multiple days and times throughout the week to support client scheduling needs, including daytime, after-school, and evening sessions as assigned., • You’ll need personal and reliable transportation & must be comfortable driving to client homes, • Access and ability to use a smartphone or similar device with internet services capable of capturing client session data Physical Requirements: • Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, crouch, bend, and stand for extended periods of time., • Ability to frequently transition between floor and standing positions throughout the workday., • Ability to actively engage with children and move quickly within home, clinic, school, and community settings to ensure client safety and provide effective support., • Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviors and implement behavior intervention strategies., • Ability to lift, move, or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by assigned cases, with or without reasonable accommodation., • Ability to use a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic devices for documentation, communication, and data collection., • Ability to travel between client locations and perform the essential functions of the position in various environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Expected hours: Part-time 10 – 15 hours per week We encourage you to apply if: • You have 6-months of recent experience as a Behavior Technician (BT), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide, Special Education Aide, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Caregiver, Respite Worker, Youth Coach, Preschool Teacher, Teacher's Assistant, Childcare Provider, Nanny, Babysitter, Camp Counselor, Tutor, Substitute Teacher, Behavioral Health Technician, Interventionist, Social Services Worker, Foster Care Worker, Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), Autism Advocate, Mental Health Advocate, After-School Program Staff, Childcare Volunteer, or in a similar role supporting children and/or individuals with developmental disabilities., • You are currently pursuing or have completed college coursework or a degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child Development, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field. #BTMI

Simplilearn is the world’s #1 online Bootcamp provider, enabling learners around the globe with rigorous and highly specialized training offered in partnership with world-renowned universities and leading corporations. We focus on emerging technologies and skills, such as data science, cloud computing, programming, and more — that are transforming the global economy. Our training is hands-on and immersive, including live virtual classes, integrated labs and projects, 24x7 support, and a collaborative learning environment. Over two million professionals and 2000 corporate training organizations across 150 countries have harnessed our award-winning programs to achieve their career and business goals. Simplilearn has collaborated with Fullstack Academy to leverage its widespread footprint in the US region and partnerships with Top US universities to grow internationally. The Part-Time Instructor for Generative AI & AI Productivity Tools plays a key role in delivering engaging and practical learning experiences to adult learners enrolled in our online programs. Instructors facilitate curriculum content, support student learning, and connect AI-assisted workflows to real-world productivity, development, and automation use cases. This role involves teaching live online sessions, mentoring learners, providing feedback, and contributing to a collaborative instructional environment. Classes are delivered 100% online in a synchronous format. Deliver live online training sessions on Generative AI tools, AI-assisted workflows, and automation concepts. Cover key topics including: • Practical use of AI assistants for research, documentation, and structured prompting, • AI-assisted coding and developer productivity workflows, • Repository navigation, debugging, and Git/GitHub workflows using AI tools, • Prompt engineering fundamentals and AI interaction strategies, • Building assistant-style automations across messaging, files, email/calendar, and APIs, • AI-assisted UI planning and Figma workflows, • Frontend basics including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React concepts, • Setup and configuration of developer tools and AI environments, • CLI workflows, environment configuration, and deployment basics, • Safe usage of API keys, permissions, verification, and cost management Create structured workshop content including: • Lab guides, • Hands-on activities, • Practice exercises, • Prompts and workflow templates Provide live demos, guided practice sessions, and hands-on learner support. Support learners with setup, CLI, configuration, deployment, and environment-related issues. Mentor learners and resolve technical or conceptual queries. Conduct assessments, evaluations, or mock sessions when required. Maintain session quality metrics and learner engagement. Collaborate with internal teams on curriculum updates, delivery planning, and learner feedback. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Design, or related field, • 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering, AI automation, developer productivity, or technical training, • Hands-on experience with AI assistants such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar tools, • Working familiarity with AI coding tools including:, • Claude Code, • OpenClaw, • Cursor, • GitHub Copilot, • Codex, • Similar AI coding agents, • Strong comfort with CLI tools, VS Code, Git/GitHub, APIs, and JSON/YAML/Markdown workflows, • Ability to build simple AI-powered workflows using tools, files, APIs, and integrations, • Familiarity with frontend concepts including Figma, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/React, and responsive UI principles, • Comfort with Linux/VPS setup, SSH, environment variables, and deployment workflows, • Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, • Ability to simplify technical concepts into practical, outcome-focused learning experiences, • Experience designing and delivering hands-on AI or automation workshops, • Background in developer productivity, AI workflow consulting, or automation engineering, • Experience using AI-assisted development workflows in real-world projects, • Exposure to prompt engineering, agentic workflows, and automation integrations, • Familiarity with cloud platforms and deployment pipelines, • Experience mentoring technical teams or learners in online environments Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly preferred: • AI workflow consultants, • Developer productivity trainers, • AI automation engineers, • Software engineers using AI coding tools, • Frontend engineers with Figma experience, • Product designers with AI tooling exposure, • DevOps engineers, • Technical trainers specializing in GenAI and automation, • Strong learner engagement and facilitation skills, • Ability to explain complex AI and technical concepts clearly, • Structured and professional virtual delivery, • Practical, hands-on teaching approach, • Problem-solving and mentoring mindset, • Strong collaboration and communication skills, • Adaptability to rapidly evolving AI tools and workflows Provide individualized student support during live sessions and scheduled office hours. Maintain regular communication with students regarding progress, expectations, and milestones. Respond to student and staff communications in a timely and professional manner. Provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback on assignments and assessments. Evaluate student progress based on course deliverables and established grading rubrics. Maintain accurate documentation of student performance and engagement. Identify and escalate academic or performance concerns to the Lead Instructor or appropriate staff. Support performance improvement plans when necessary. Adhere to institutional policies and instructional team standards. Foster an inclusive, respectful, and professional learning environment. Serve as a role model and mentor for students. Collaborate with instructional staff and program teams to improve the student learning experience. Represent the organization professionally when interacting with students, staff, and external stakeholders. Part-Time instructors typically work 10–15 hours per week depending on cohort schedules. The total weekly part-time commitment is expected to be 8–12 hours. Weekday - 06:30 PM CST - 09:30 PM CST (Monday, Wednesday and Thursday) Weekend - 09:00 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST (Saturday and Sunday) Flexibility for evening availability is required. The anticipated pay range for this position is $55 - $60 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. This position is classified as Part-Time, Non-Exempt, and employees will be compensated for all hours worked in accordance with applicable federal and state wage and hour laws. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment. #LI-REMOTE

This Teaching Assistant role provides a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the instructional environment, assisting with lesson preparation, classroom management, and providing tailored support to meet diverse student needs.

Job DescriptionDescriptionPosition Title: Teacher Assistant GSRPFunding Source: General Fund Reports to: This position reports to and is evaluated by the School Principal Qualifications: • Possess and provide evidence of High School Diploma or GED certification, • Past experience working with pre-school or school age youth., • Demonstrated ability to work well with students, families and staff., • Required to obtain 24 hours of Professional Development per school year including but not limited to: CPR/First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogen, Food Safety, Diversity and Licensing as appropriate Position Description: The Teacher Assistant provides in-classroom assistance to both students and the Lead Teacher to help facilitate a positive learning environment. The Teacher Assistant collaborates with families and other staff members to ensure academic success of students. Physical Requirements: Light Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects; Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Terms of Employment: Part-Time, 35 hours/week. Salary shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the School Principal in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel. Key Responsibilities • Greet and welcome children into the learning environment daily; assist children with coats/boots/backpacks during arrival and dismissal, • Assist with set up and organization of classroom materials for instruction, • Prepare materials and assist in classroom instruction under direction of the lead or associate teacher, • Encourage and support children’s participation in classroom activities, • Support the lead and associate teacher in completion of paperwork and forms, • Assist and accompany the lead teacher on home visits, field trips, and any other out of the classroom learning opportunities, • Participate in conferences with families, • Maintain positive, proactive communication with families on a regular basis., • Assist with classroom upkeep and management, • Work with small groups of students or individuals throughout daily schedule under the supervision/direction of the lead teacher, • Assist with and participate in meal service and clean up, • Record anecdotal notes on students daily and assist teacher with data entry, • Support the maintenance of a classroom environment that is safe, sanitary, supportive, inclusive, conducive to learning and developmentally appropriate for learners., • Assist with following all protocols for diapering, feeding, safe sleep, and active supervision in accordance with licensing and Early Head Start standards., • Supervise children’s indoor and outdoor playtime, • Attend in-service training, activities, and professional development related to your job description as directed, • Work with school leaders and/or instructional coaches to identify and work towards professional growth goals, • Follow and adhere to the procedures and guidelines of the Early Childhood Department, State of Michigan Licensing (LARA), Wayne County RESA, GSRP, and Michigan Department of Education (MDE), • Exhibit professionalism, leadership, and personal responsibility for daily work and attendance, personal appearance, student learning, and school success, • Demonstrate collegial behavior and make positive contributions to the school community, • Follow all established district policies, procedures, and codes of conduct., • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher, Principal, and Administration.

Job DescriptionDescriptionPosition Description:The Teacher Assistant supports other DAAS educators and scholars and contributes to a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about education, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, and is committed to helping scholars achieve their full potential. Requirements: • Associate’s Degree or higher, or:, • Completion of at least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher learning, equal to sixty (60) semester hours, • Passing scores in Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Writing via Workkeys, • Michigan Test for Teacher Certification – Basic Skills (MTTC), • ETS Paraprofessional Assessment, • Past experience working with school age youth preferred, • Demonstrated ability to work well with students, families and staff Physical Requirements: Light Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects; Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Terms of Employment: Part time, 35 hours per week. Hourly wage shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the School Principal in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel. Key Responsibilities • Maintain a professional relationship with supervisors, staff, families, students and the public, • Work independently and in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner, • Monitor and manage student behavior, ensuring a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere., • Supervise and monitor student safety during arrival and dismissal, lunch, hallways, and other duties as assigned, • Support students with diverse learning needs by providing additional help and encouragement as needed., • Help with administrative tasks such as grading assignments, maintaining student records, and organizing classroom materials., • Collaborate with teachers to plan and implement instructional strategies that align with the curriculum and support student learning objectives., • Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to team meetings and school events., • Under the direction of the classroom teacher, assist individual and small groups of students with the development of specific academic skills, project completion, or the management of assigned class work;, • Adhere to and maintain all DAAS policies and procedures;, • Other duties and responsibilities as directed by the classroom Teacher or Building Principal Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Previous experience working with children in an educational setting is highly desirable., • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with students, teachers, and parents., • Ability to adapt to the diverse needs of students and support their academic and social/emotional development., • Demonstrate a strong commitment to punctuality and regular attendance, ensuring you arrive on time for your scheduled shifts and complete your work consistently.