ABA Paraprofessional — Special Education Support

Autism Academy; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trainings provided

Professional development

Supportive staff

Job summary

The Academy for Advancement of Children with Autism (AACA) in Antelope Valley, CA seeks staff to support students with academic, social, and daily living skills. You will assist with personal care, manage challenging behaviors using approved ABA techniques, and collect data on progress.

Ideal candidates are open to learning, patient, team-oriented, and able to lift up to 50 pounds. Full-time hours are Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM, totaling 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs or behavioral support preferred.
• Open to learning and using applied behavioral techniques.
• Able to remain calm and follow through during challenging situations.
• Friendly, outgoing and communicates well with staff and students.
• Physically able to assist with personal care and behavioral interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support students with academic, social, and daily living skills.
• Assist with toileting, hygiene, and feeding needs.
• Help manage and de-escalate aggressive physical behaviors using approved techniques.
• Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and follow individualized behavior plans.
• Follow classroom management plans and behavior support strategies.
• Collect data on student progress and behaviors.
• Be consistent, patient, and a team player in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Skills

ABA strategies

Data collection

Team player

Calm under pressure

Tools

ABA techniques

Job description

The Academy for Advancement of Children with Autism (AACA) in Antelope Valley, CA seeks staff to support students with academic, social, and daily living skills. You will assist with personal care, manage challenging behaviors using approved ABA techniques, and collect data on progress.

Ideal candidates are open to learning, patient, team-oriented, and able to lift up to 50 pounds. Full-time hours are Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM, totaling 30 hours per week.