Behavior Support Assistant - School Age, Growth & Benefits

Brightway Living & Learning; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive paid training

Medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, E3

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Paid time off for school breaks

Job summary

Brightway Living & Learning is seeking a Behavior Support Assistant for the School Age Program in New York. The role focuses on educating students with developmental disabilities in an ungraded self-contained classroom within a 12-month calendar.

Candidates gain valuable experience in applying ABA and PBIS within the classroom and community settings. Responsibilities include supporting staff, providing crisis intervention, and collaborating on Behavior Support Plans, with RBT supervision and

Qualifications

• Must have at least 18 credits in psychology or a related area and possess a minimum of 1-year experience with individuals with Autism or developmental disability OR hold Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification and possess a minimum of 1-year experience with individuals with Autism or developmental disability
• Must possess knowledge, experience and skill with Applied Behavior Analysis, and Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support
• Must keep TA or other certification active.
• SCIP Certification is required within 3 months of hire.
• Must pass Teaching Strategies and ABA within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supports classroom staff with behavior-related tasks and activities for students on an as needed basis, implementing the IEP and Behavior Support Plan.
• Provides behavior support and crisis intervention for students as assigned on a daily basis.
• Analyzes student information to ensure conformity with Behavior Support Plan.
• Assesses and assists classroom staff on the implementation of the Behavior Support Plan. Provides input into behavior programs in collaboration with behavior specialists and behavior support workers.
• Knowledgeable of a range of students in the program to facilitate collaboration and provide coverage for Behavior Support Staff and Behavior Support Assistants.
• Assesses the behaviors of students identified as having behavioral difficulties and works to support classroom staff on effective behavioral management.
• Assists with the management of classroom staff’s utilization of tools and equipment (e.g., token economies, reinforcers, contracts, protective equipment) which are needed for behavior support purposes.
• Participates in team meetings, specialized in-house training meetings, etc. for assigned students/classes, or outside forums as related to PBIS
• Collaborates with behavior specialists and other team members regarding behavior issues in school, and in the community.
• Prepares documentation/assessments as needed or requested by the Clinical Coordinators, Behavior Specialists or Licensed Psychologist (e.g., behavior data, observations of student)
• Actively participates in bus duty and lunch coverage.
• Assists with overall program functions as needed (e.g., safety, student intake screenings, bus duty oversight, lunch coverage, provide toileting assistance, etc.)
• RBTs are required to maintain documentation of supervision hours based upon BACB requirements and follow BACB Ethical Guidelines.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis

Positive Behavioral Interventions

Behavior Support Plans

Crisis Intervention

Team Collaboration

Education

18 psychology credits

RBT certification

SCIP certification

Job description

Brightway Living & Learning is seeking a Behavior Support Assistant for the School Age Program in New York. The role focuses on educating students with developmental disabilities in an ungraded self-contained classroom within a 12-month calendar.

Candidates gain valuable experience in applying ABA and PBIS within the classroom and community settings. Responsibilities include supporting staff, providing crisis intervention, and collaborating on Behavior Support Plans, with RBT supervision and