Behavior Mentor, CHAAMP

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Retirement through PSERS

Job summary

A local educational organization is looking for passionate Behavior Mentors to join their CHAAMP program for the 2025-2026 school year. Responsibilities include implementing behavioral models for students with autism, documenting student progress, and providing community support. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, autism background, and ABA experience. Opportunities for professional growth and excellent benefits are offered, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration!

Qualifications

• Must have a valid PA Driver's License.
• Registered Behavior Technician credential required within 90 days of hire.
• PA criminal and child abuse clearances current within 180 days prior to start date.
• CPR/First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Registered Behavior Technician credential required within 90 days of hire.
• PA Criminal and Child abuse Clearances current within 180 days prior to start date.
• FBI clearance current within 1 year of start date.
• Clearance as an MA provider by PA and federal government.

Responsibilities

• Implement and direct a behavioral model for students with autism.
• Use principles of applied behavior analysis to promote behavior change.
• Maintain documentation of targeted student behaviors.
• Transport and accompany students in the community per IEP goals.
• Use de-escalation techniques and management strategies for conflicts.

Skills

Autism background

ABA experience

CPR/First Aid certification

De-escalation techniques

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in education or psychology

Job description

• Date Posted: 2/6/2026
• Location: IU CHAAMP - Milltown, Downingtown

At the present time, vacancies exist for Behavior Mentors to join our CHAAMP program for the 2025-2026 school year. The positions are part of the Student Services division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit, located at the CHAAMP (Communities Helping Adolescents with Autism Make Progress) program in Mill Town Square, Downingtown, PA. At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait – apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in education or psychology preferred
• Autism background and ABA experience required
• Valid PA Driver's License required; Must meet CCIU procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached document for more information)
• CPR/First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire
• Registered Behavior Technician credential required to obtain within 90 days of hire
• PA Criminal and Child abuse Clearances current within 180 days prior to start date required
• FBI clearance current within 1 year of start date required
• Clearance as an MA provider by Pennsylvania and the federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing and directing a behavioral model for the students at the CHAAMP program, a secondary transition program for students with moderate to severe autism.
• Use principles of applied behavior analysis to extinguish negative behaviors and promote positive replacement behaviors as developed in a student's IEP.
• Maintain continuous data to document frequency of targeted student behaviors and goals.
• Transport and accompany students in the community to develop and reinforce social, recreational, and vocational skills per IEP goals.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and management strategies for student-student or student-staff conflicts.

Hourly Rate 2025-2026 School Year

• Placement on salary scale based upon years of experience in a similar position

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 225 days/year (190 days during regular school year and 35 days during Extended School Year)
• 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM, with a working lunch
• Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
• If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, opt-out payments available
• Life insurance in amount of 1x annual salary paid by CCIU
• Long-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injury
• Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
• Worker's Compensation
• New employees accrue 10 sick days and 2 personal days annually
• Tuition reimbursement - 100% of 12 credits per year
• ...and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 3:38:33 AM CST.