Behavior Technician

LEARN Academy; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life/AD&D Insurance

401(k) through Fidelity Investments

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LEARN Academy seeks dedicated instructional support staff to assist students with autism and related needs in a private day school setting.

You will implement ABA-informed strategies, collect progress data, and collaborate with licensed staff to help students reach goals while supporting daily activities and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 1–2 years’ experience working with children in a special needs education setting preferred but not required.
• Ability to collaborate and receive feedback from peers and supervisors.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional and clinical perspective at all times, even under challenging student behaviors.
• Demonstrated experience with physical safety protocols including Crisis Management Interventions (CPI) and supportive holds.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to individuals or groups and monitor adherence to directions and behaviors.
• Implement treatment plans using ABA techniques.
• Collect data on student progress as directed by licensed staff.
• Assist staff in maintaining charts and records related to student progress.
• Reinforce academic and behavioral targets taught by licensed staff and provide practice opportunities.
• Assist students in community, recreation, school, and leisure activities under licensed staff supervision.
• Implement district-approved verbal de-escalation techniques and safe physical restraint procedures where required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administration and licensed staff.

Skills

Collaboration

Clinical perspective

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Why Join LEARN Academy?

Overview

LEARN Academyis a certified K – 12 Private Day School designed to meet the academic and social needs of children who require a highly individualized behavioral and educational setting. We are a tight-knit team that values colleagues who exhibit collaboration, integrity and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students who struggle to be successful, and who share a passion to help children and their families.

We offer training and mentorship for candidates with limited experience!

Certification supervision is available for candidates who are seeking BCBA certification or internships in a teaching credential. Additionally, if you possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any field and pass your CBEST test you could also apply at CA Department of Education to become a Substitute Teacher.

Allow us to Introduce Ourselves

LEARN Academy partners with schools and districts to help students with autism, special needs, and other learning and behavioral challenges reach their full potential.

• Evidence-based support: We provide customized educational, behavioral, and therapeutic services for students from early childhood through post-secondary education.

• Partnership that makes a difference: Our team works alongside educators and school communities across the country to create meaningful progress for students.

• Proven impact: Since 2007, we’ve had the privilege of serving more than 195,000 students—and we’re continuing to grow our impact.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct instructional support to individual and/or groups of students and monitor ability to follow directions and behavior.

• Implement treatment plans using ABA techniques.

• Collect data regarding student(s) reaching goals/objectives as directed by licensed staff.

• Assist staff in maintaining charts and other records related to student(s) progress.

• Reinforce academic behaviors taught by licensed staff and provide the student with opportunities to practice.

• Assist student in community, recreational, school, and leisure activities under the direction of licensed staff.

• Implement district approved techniques for verbal de-escalation and safe physical restraint, such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.

• Perform other related duties as assigned and required by the building administration and licensed staff.

What You Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred

• 1-2 years’ experience working with children in a special need’s education setting preferred but not required.

• Ability to collaborate and receive to feedback, mentoring and direction from peers and supervisors

• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a professional and clinical perspective at all times, with the ability to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally)in regard certain studentbehaviors or mannerisms that occur.

• Demonstrated experience using physical ability and dexterity to safely and effectively use Crisis Management Interventions (including the use of therapeutic holds) of all involved (e.g. self, student, other employees

• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, grasp) for extended periods of time.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Medical Plans (Choice of Two Fixed Indemnity Options)

• Fixed-dollar benefits for office visits, diagnostic X-rays, lab work, hospital stays, and more

• No deductibles, copays, or pre-existing condition exclusions

• Rx drug discounts and National PPO Network Telehealth options

• 24/7 access to doctors by phone, web, or mobile app

• Dental Coverage: Pays up to $1,000 annual benefit

• Vision Coverage: Exams, lenses, frames, and contacts

• Accident Benefit: Pays up to $5,000 per occurrence

• Short-Term Disability: Pays a weekly benefit of $150

• Life/AD&D Insurance: $20,000 policy amount

Plus,

• 401(k) through Fidelity Investments

• Employee Assistance Program (Optum EAP)

• Student Loan Assistance Program (Summer)

• Access to employee discount programs

Physical Requirements

Must be able to walk, run, stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, crawl, reach, balance, and move quickly as needed. Must push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs., maintain client safety awareness, respond quickly to changes, and safely manage client movement per ABA guidelines. Requires stamina, sustained concentration, effective communication, and ability to work in loud, high-stimulation environments. Must assist with hygiene and toileting as needed.

LEARN Academy is part of LEARN Behavioral, a collective group of ABA providers dedicated to delivering collaborative care and nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs in communities from coast-to-coast.

LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.