ABA Behavior Specialist for Special Needs

LEARN Academy; Victorville, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entry pay starts at $19/hr with raises

Benefits and retirement plans

Tuition assistance reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

LEARN Academy in Victorville, CA seeks a Behavior Interventionist to use ABA in a FACSS classroom, building academic, daily living, and social skills. The role includes direct instruction, data collection, and support across community, school, and leisure activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred) and 1–2 years’ experience with children with moderate to severe disabilities; training in crisis management will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities in a special needs educational setting, including experience with toileting.
• Ability to collaborate and receive feedback, mentoring, and direction from peers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Working with students with moderate to severe special needs in a FACSS classroom.
• Using 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 goals/objectives as directed by the teaching and clinical team.
• Reinforcing academic behaviors taught by certified staff and providing opportunities to practice.
• Assisting students in community, recreational, school, and leisure activities under certified staff.
• Implementing district-approved techniques for verbal de-escalation and safe physical restraint; training provided.
• Performing other related duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

LEARN Academy in Victorville, CA seeks a Behavior Interventionist to use ABA in a FACSS classroom, building academic, daily living, and social skills. The role includes direct instruction, data collection, and support across community, school, and leisure activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred) and 1–2 years’ experience with children with moderate to severe disabilities; training in crisis management will be provided.