ABA Behavior Interventionist — Shape Skills & Growth

LEARN Academy; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entry pay starts at $19 per hour with 

Competitive compensation plan

Comprehensive benefits and retirement

Job summary

Learn Academy, formerly Beach Cities Learning, seeks a Behavior Interventionist to help students with special needs develop academic, daily living, and social-emotional skills through applied behavior analysis (ABA).

Entry pay starts at $19 per hour with performance-based increases, comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, tuition assistance reimbursement, and referral bonuses. This is a full-time, 10-month position with potential for ESY and summer scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 1-2 years' experience with children with disabilities in a special needs educational setting.
• Ability to collaborate and receive feedback, mentoring, and direction from peers and supervisors.
• Demonstrated experience using crisis management interventions and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Working with students with moderate to severe special needs in a FACSS classroom.
• Using applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to provide direct instructional support to individuals and/or groups of students.
• Providing structured support in social-emotional, adaptive behavior, social-skill, and life skill development, including toileting.
• Collecting data regarding student progress towards their goals/objectives as directed by the teaching and clinical team.
• Reinforcing academic behaviors taught by certified staff and providing the student with opportunities to practice.
• Assisting students in community, recreational, school, and leisure activities under the direction of certified staff.
• Implementing district-approved techniques for verbal de-escalation and safe physical restraint. Training in specific therapeutic techniques provided by Beach Cities Learning.
• Performing other related duties as assigned and required by the building administration and certified staff.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Reliability

Willingness to learn

ABA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Learn Academy, formerly Beach Cities Learning, seeks a Behavior Interventionist to help students with special needs develop academic, daily living, and social-emotional skills through applied behavior analysis (ABA).

Entry pay starts at $19 per hour with performance-based increases, comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, tuition assistance reimbursement, and referral bonuses. This is a full-time, 10-month position with potential for ESY and summer scheduling.