Classroom Assistant
Sherwood Center for the Exceptional ChildKansas City, Missouri, United States
Posted October 16, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Sherwood Center for the Exceptional Child is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating, equipping, and empowering adults and students with autism and other developmental disabilities. The center offers specialized services including habilitation, direct support, behavioral therapy, and classroom assistance to promote independent living and active participation.
Job Description
Sherwood Autism Center is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Classroom Assistant to assist adults with autism in a dynamic nonprofit environment. This role offers a fulfilling career path focused on providing independent living support, fostering a team environment, and upholding behavioral principles. Sherwood Autism Center is committed to empowering individuals with autism and providing high-quality educational, vocational, and behavioral health programs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Experience in special education instruction
- Experience working with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities and mental health diagnosis
- Level 1 Medication Aid (Preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Short term disability, Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness and Cancer Plan
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- PTO/Vacation
- Paid Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Bonus
- Bonuses
