Professional/Teaching Assistant

ACHIEVEABILITY THERAPY SERVICES PL
Saint Petersburg, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
Paraprofessional / Teaching Assistant

Achievers Learning Academy (ALA) Lutz, FL

At Achievers Learning Academy, we believe every learner deserves a place where they are supported, challenged, celebrated, and truly known. We are a specialized private school serving neurodivergent students through a collaborative model that combines academics, communication, social-emotional learning, and individualized support.

We are currently seeking caring, energetic, and dependable Paraprofessionals / Teaching Assistants to join our growing team for the 20262027 school year.

Pay

  • Starting at $16$18/hour
  • W-2
  • Based on experience, education, and related skills
Schedule & Benefits

  • MondayFriday
  • Consistent daytime school schedule
  • No nights or weekends
  • Holidays and breaks (up to 4 weeks)
  • PTO accrual available for eligible full time employees
What Youll Do

As a Paraprofessional / Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to help students succeed throughout the school day.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting students during academic instruction
  • Assisting with classroom routines and transitions
  • Supporting students during transitions between activities, classrooms, and daily routines
  • Supporting students during parent drop-off and pick-up routines
  • Helping implement behavior and communication supports
  • Supporting students during lunch, recess, specials, and community activities
  • Encouraging independence, social skills, and participation
  • Preparing classroom materials and helping maintain an organized environment
  • Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and leadership staff
  • Creating a warm, positive, and encouraging classroom atmosphere
Ideal Candidates Are:

  • Patient, compassionate, and team-oriented
  • Comfortable working with children with autism and other developmental differences
  • Flexible and willing to learn
  • Organized with good time management
  • Positive, professional, and dependable
  • Able to remain calm in fast-paced situations
  • Passionate about helping children grow academically, socially, and emotionally
Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with children preferred
  • Experience in education, ABA, childcare, ESE, therapy, camps, or related settings is a plus
  • High school diploma required
  • RBT certification is a plus, but not required
Why Join ALA?

  • Small, supportive school environment (highest ratio is 1:6)
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Opportunities for growth and training
  • Meaningful work that truly impacts students and families
  • A school culture focused on communication, connection, and individualized support
If you are looking for a position where you can make a difference every single day, we would love to meet you.

Posted 2026-06-20

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