Behavior Interventionist

Equitas Academy Charter Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Equitas Academy Charter Schools in Los Angeles seeks a Behavioral Interventionist to support scholars with IEPs through small group instruction, push-in classroom support, and reading intervention.

The ideal candidate has experience with students with disabilities and challenging behaviors, is bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and holds an AA degree (BA preferred). CPR and 1st Aid certificates within 3 months of employment are required.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent required.
• BA degree preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in ABA.
• Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test.
• Previous experience working with and supervising children.
• Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist scholars with behavioral challenges in and outside the classroom.
• Provide support to students with special education needs to achieve IEP goals.
• Collaborate with scholars' general education and RSP teacher.
• Facilitate reading intervention, small group instruction and pull out groups.
• Conduct academic assessments.
• Provide instruction in drills and activities to modify skills.
• Participate in professional development to refine school culture and academics.
• Assist teachers with instruction, oversight, and supervision of students.
• Follow health, safety, and nutrition policies and procedures.
• Maintain high behavioral expectations and positive discipline policies.
• Communicate with staff, parents, and stakeholders.
• May provide adaptive supports with eating and toileting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

AA degree or equivalent

BA degree preferred

Job description

Our Mission

Equitas Academy prepares students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspires them to be champions of equity.

Position Description

The primary role of the Behavioral Interventionist is to support scholars with IEPs through small group instruction, push-in classroom support, and reading intervention. The ideal candidate should have experience working with students with disabilities and challenging behaviors.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist scholars with behavioral challenges in and outside the classroom
• Provide support to students with special education needs to achieve IEP goals
• Collaborate with scholars' general education and RSP teacher
• Facilitate reading intervention, small group instruction and pull out groups
• Conduct academic assessments
• Provide instruction in various drills and activities using learning strategies designed to introduce, reinforce, or modify skills
• Actively participate in professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics
• Work and assist teachers during the school day with instruction, oversight, and supervision of students
• Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition
• Maintain high behavioral expectations for scholar behavior at all times and enforce Equitas Academy’s positive discipline policies
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and other stakeholders
• May provide adaptive supports with eating and toileting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary

Starting at $23/hour. This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent required
• BA degree preferred
• Knowledge and experience in ABA
• Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test
• Previous experience working with and supervising children
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate within 3 months of employment

Commitment to Diversity

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.