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Behavioral Support Aide
Part Time Professional Paramus, NJ, US
2 days ago Requisition ID: 1374
Salary Range: $22.50 To $22.50 Annually
About the Position
Alpine Learning group is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Behavioral Support Aide to join our team!
In this role, you will provide individualized, one-on-one support to a learner with autism, helping them develop essential skills, participate in educational activities, and achieve greater independence. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with autism.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required.
- Experience working with children preferred.
- Experience supporting individuals with autism or other special needs preferred.
- Experience providing physical and behavioral support to learners preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse abilities and needs.
- Comfortable using educational technology, including tablets and computers.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and punctuality.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individualized, one-on-one support to an assigned learner throughout the school day.
- Assist with behavioral support strategies and the management of challenging behaviors.
- Prepare instructional materials and assist with educational activities.
- Support learners with daily living and self-care routines, including restroom use and changing after physical activities.
- Engage learners in recreational activities and preferred activities, such as games, sports, and play.
- Assist learners during community outings to promote independence and practical life skills.
- Provide support at community-based internship placements when applicable.
- Complete assigned learning, skill-building, and maintenance activities.
- Participate in required training and professional development, including Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training and annual August training.
- Collaborate with educational staff to maintain a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
This position involves an active learning environment and may require:
- Sitting, standing, walking, and occasional running.
- Occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.
- Fine and gross motor coordination to safely guide and support learners.
- Supervising recreational activities, exercise routines, and community experiences.
- Vision, hearing, and communication abilities appropriate to the instructional and behavioral needs of learners, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Employment Requirements
- Candidates must successfully complete all applicable federal, state, and New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) employment requirements, including:
- Criminal history background clearance.
- Required tuberculosis (TB) screening.
- Employment eligibility verification.
- Any additional clearances required for the position.