Behavior Aide

Lower Merion School District; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Merion School District is hiring a Behavior Aide for an ongoing position focusing on supporting students with special needs, especially those with Autism and Emotional Disturbance. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in psychology or special education, with responsibilities including implementing behavioral techniques and managing student behavior, ensuring an inclusive and supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience working with students with special needs.
• Knowledge of and experience implementing behavioral approaches.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavioral approaches for teaching new skills.
• Manage student behavior, particularly for those with Autism and Emotional Disturbance.

Skills

Behavioral approaches

Managing student behavior

Applied behavior techniques

Knowledge of Autism

Knowledge of Emotional Disturbance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Bachelor's degree in relative field

Job description

Lower Merion School Districtis hiring a Behavior Aide. This is an ongoing position.

Candidates must have a minimum of one year experience working with students with special needs, particularly those with Autism and/or Emotional Disturbance, in a clinical or educational setting. Knowledge ofand experience implementingbehavioral approaches for teaching new skills and managing student behavior is required. Knowledge of applied behavior techniques is preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Special Education, or relative field strongly preferred. Under certain circumstances, relevant experience and credentials may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

Applicants must provide Act 34 and 151 clearances and FBI registration number (all less than one year old).

Salary is $42,895. Salary and benefits set by LMEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Lower Merion School District: LMSD is committed to providing the finest public education available, anywhere. The District is committed to excellence and continuous improvement; the District strives to ensure that all students achieve their highest level of critical thinking and creativity, that they value themselves and the diversity of others, and that they are knowledgeable, contributing citizens capable of excelling in a rapidly changing world. This is accomplished by individuals engaging in innovative, active experiences tailored to myriad ways of learning and in partnership with our community. The entire District Administrative team strives to fulfill the District’s vision for its students, in accordance with the District’s strategic plan.

LMSD values diversity in the workplace and has a firm commitment to equal opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process. We seek to recruit, develop and retain highly qualified and diverse individuals. The District maintains ongoing initiatives to address equity in the workplace and in the classroom and is dedicated to providing a safe workplace for all employees. Check out our website to learn more about the District's commitment to inclusivity and belonging. https://www.lmsd.org/about-lmsd/inclusivity.

The District strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race; color; creed; religion; sex; age; national origin; ethnicity; marital status; sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity; honorably discharged veteran or military status; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. Please contact Kyra Gordon for accommodation requests at [e-mail].