Behavior Support Assistant/Classroom Support-Early Intervention

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania; Lansdale (Montgomery County); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is looking for a full-time Behavior Support Assistant/ Classroom Support for Early Intervention. The role involves implementing strategies to support children with various disabilities and working under the supervision of a Licensed Behavior Specialist.

Qualifications include an associate degree or higher in a related field, experience with children with special needs, and CPR/First Aid certification. Reliable transportation is necessary for possible travel to additional sites. Join us in our commitment to helping children and families.

Formación

• Experience working with children with special needs and/or challenging behavior preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Reliable transportation required for possible travel to additional school sites.

Responsabilidades

• Implement strategies outlined in Positive Behavior Support Plans.
• Work under the supervision of a Licensed Behavior Specialist.

Conocimientos

Working with children with special needs

Behavior management

Reliable transportation

Educación

Associate degree or higher in a related field

Herramientas

CPR/First Aid certification

Descripción del empleo

Behavior Support Assistant / Classroom Support – Early Intervention

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Program (Behavior)

Easterseals of southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. We primarily serve children from birth to 8 years with a variety of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida and physical and developmental delays. Our services include an approved private school, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs. We are committed to diversity, compassion and independence for all people with disabilities and their families.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies outlined in Positive Behavior Support Plans, including direct instruction based on principles of Positive Behavior Supports.
• Work under the supervision of a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS); may support one student at a time or assist a classroom teacher.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related field required.
• Experience working with children with special needs and/or challenging behavior preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Reliable transportation required for possible travel to additional school sites.

Equal Opportunity and Legal Information

• Easterseals of southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
• Background check requirements information can be found at https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals/.
• Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.