Behavior Support Aide at Aspire Charter Academy 2025-26 School Year

Nhaschools; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavior Support Aide to join their team at a charter academy. This role involves providing essential instructional and behavioral support to students with disabilities, ensuring their unique needs are met through personalized educational plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavior modification and the ability to create a safe and supportive learning environment. With a commitment to professional development and a collaborative leadership team, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives while enjoying competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive benefits at affordable rates

Access to advanced instructional tools

Personalized development opportunities

High level of support from leadership

Qualifications

• Must meet state requirements for being a paraprofessional.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral assistance per IEPs.
• Assist in the development of behavior support programs.
• Attend professional development and IEP meetings.

Skills

Ability to defuse situations

Experience with disabilities

Understanding technical systems

Behavior modifications

Education

Paraprofessional state requirements

Training in behavior programs

Registered Behavior Technician Certification

Job description

Behavior Support Aide at Aspire Charter Academy 2025-26 School Year

Gary, IN, United States

Job Description

School Information:
Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Aspire Academy click here.

Why Choose Aspire Academy:

• Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• High level of support for all staff by an experienced leadership team.
• Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504-behavior plan as directed by the special education team. Support can be provided 1:1 or in small groups.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction specially designed to meet the unique needs of each student resulting from his/her disability such as, resource room, inclusion and/or pullout services.
• Assist the team in development of a program of behavior support and assistance.
• Implement behavior assistance program using specialized skills of a registered behavior technician.
• Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with special education team and parents as required.
• Assist with the required compliance documentation.

Qualifications:

• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and behavior modifications.
• Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.
• Must meet state requirements for being a paraprofessional.
• Must have training and experience in a research-based behavior program.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification required.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 60298
• Job Category Other School Support Staff
• Posting Date 04/09/2025, 08:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4900 W. 15th Ave., Gary, IN, 46406, US