Behavior Therapist

Communication A to Z; California; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Communication A to Z is seeking an experienced Behavior Interventionist for an immediate school assignment in Pasadena, California. The role supports a student during the school day under a structured behavior plan and requires calm, consistent responses to challenging behavior.

Applicants should have direct experience with autism, developmental or mental health needs; school experience is preferred but not required, and training will be provided to support the assignment and data collection

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or behavioral challenges.
• Ability to follow individualized education programs and behavior plans.
• Good communication and teamwork with school staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct one-to-one behavioral support during the school day.
• Develop a positive, professional relationship with the student.
• Follow the student's IEP, behavior plan, safety plan and schedule.
• Implement proactive strategies before behavior escalates.
• Recognize triggers and early signs of distress.
• Teach functional communication and replacement skills.
• Use positive reinforcement consistently and appropriately.
• Redirect unsafe or disruptive behavior calmly and respectfully.
• Support the student during classroom instruction and transitions.
• Maintain supervision and stay attentive throughout the assignment.
• Collect behavioral and skill-acquisition data.
• Complete clear and timely daily documentation.
• Communicate concerns promptly and discuss changes with team.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff.
• Participate in training, supervision, and meetings.
• Follow confidentiality and school district requirements.
• Protect the dignity, privacy, and rights of the student.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Boundary setting

Professional communication

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

At least 18 years of age

Job description

Job Description

Experienced Behavior Interventionist – Immediate School Assignment

Communication A to Z

Location: San Bernardino County, California

Monday–Friday | School-Day Schedule

Pay: 20.00 and up depending on experience

Immediate Opening in San Bernardino Area

Communication A to Z is seeking an experienced, dependable, and confident

Behavior Interventionist for an immediate assignment supporting a student in a school setting in Pasadena.

This student requires consistent behavioral support from someone who can remain calm, establish appropriate boundaries, follow a structured behavior plan, and respond professionally when behavior becomes challenging.

This is not an entry-level assignment. Applicants must have previous direct experience supporting children, adolescents, or adults with autism, developmental disabilities, mental health needs, or significant behavioral challenges.

School experience is preferred but is not required. Relevant experience may have been gained in:

• Public or nonpublic schools
• Special education classrooms
• Residential facilities or group homes
• Behavioral health programs
• Mental health programs
• Day programs
• Community-based services
• Crisis programs
• Direct support or caregiving positions involving challenging behavior

Additional training and assignment-specific support will be provided.

Make a Meaningful Difference

At Communication A to Z, we believe behavior is communication.

We do not focus only on stopping behavior. We work to understand the student, identify triggers and barriers, strengthen communication, teach meaningful replacement skills, and help the student participate successfully in school.

The right Behavior Interventionist can make the difference between a student being repeatedly removed from instruction and a student learning how to remain safe, communicate, regulate emotions, and succeed.

Position Responsibilities

The Behavior Interventionist will:

• Provide direct one-to-one behavioral support during the school day
• Develop a positive, professional, and appropriately structured relationship with the student
• Follow the student’s Individualized Education Program, behavior intervention plan, safety plan, and daily schedule
• Implement proactive strategies before behavior escalates
• Recognize triggers, setting events, behavioral precursors, and early signs of distress
• Teach functional communication, coping skills, requesting assistance, requesting breaks, waiting, and other replacement behaviors
• Use positive reinforcement consistently and appropriately
• Redirect unsafe or disruptive behavior calmly and respectfully
• Support the student during classroom instruction, transitions, breaks, meals, physical education, and other school activities
• Maintain required supervision and remain attentive throughout the assignment
• Collect accurate behavioral and skill-acquisition data
• Complete clear and timely daily documentation
• Communicate concerns and significant changes promptly
• Work collaboratively with teachers, school staff, supervisors, and the student’s support team
• Participate in training, supervision, team meetings, and performance feedback
• Follow all confidentiality, student-safety, school district, and company requirements
• Protect the dignity, privacy, and rights of the student at all times

Behavioral Support Experience Required

Applicants should have experience responding to one or more of the following:

• Physical aggression
• Self-injurious behavior
• Elopement or attempts to leave supervised areas
• Property destruction
• Emotional or verbal escalation
• Refusal or difficulty with transitions
• Impulsive or unsafe behavior
• Significant communication difficulties
• Difficulty tolerating limits, waiting, or changes in routine
• Other behaviors that interfere with safety, learning, or participation

Applicants must be able to remain calm, think clearly, and follow the student’s behavior and safety plans during challenging situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Previous hands-on experience working with individuals with disabilities, behavioral challenges, or mental health needs
• Ability to describe prior responsibilities inv