Behavioral Tech/Paraprofessional - Dysart Integrated

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Behavioral Tech/Paraprofessional to support students with emotional and educational challenges. This role involves implementing interventions from Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to help students achieve their goals.

Responsibilities include providing instructional and behavioral support, assisting with personal hygiene, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Offering a starting pay of $18/hour with benefits such as health insurance and 401(k). A high school diploma and a valid fingerprint clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card required for working with children in Arizona.
• Prior experience working with children preferred, but not required.
• On-the-job training in CPI, CPR, and non-violent crisis intervention provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support to special education students.
• Implement methods from students’ IEPs to achieve goals.
• Assist students with personal hygiene needs.

Skills

Patience

Understanding

Care for students with special needs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Tech/Paraprofessional - Dysart Integrated

West Phoenix, AZ

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students is a multifaceted special education program, designed specifically for students with emotional disabilities, autism, intellectual disabilities, specific learning disabilities or other educational challenges. Austin Centers currently serves over a thousand students per year from more than 100 school districts and charter schools on all our campuses. Our Vision: To ignite a brighter tomorrow for every child and youth, regardless of their struggles, by providing unwavering support, world-class education, and a nurturing environment.

Dysart Integrated ACES - Anticipated start date July 29th 2026

Position Summary

The Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) implements methods and interventions from the student Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to help students achieve IEP goals, develop positive coping strategies, initiate teacher‑driven replacement behaviors, and support all students and adults within the learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Provide instructional and behavioral support to special education students and school personnel.
• Implement methods and interventions from students’ IEPs to achieve goals and develop coping strategies.
• Provide safety, security, supervision, and academic support to students in classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, and special classes.
• Maintain continuous visual or direct supervision of each student.
• Assist students with personal hygiene needs, including toileting, with dignity and respect.
• Organize daily routines for instructional practices and supervise school‑aged children.
• Assist in safe physical management of students in crisis when necessary, trained through Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI).

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• On‑the‑job training in CPI, CPR, and non‑violent crisis intervention.
• Ongoing skill development throughout the school year.
• Patience, care, understanding, and passion for students with special needs.

Education, Certification, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required; all training provided.
• Prior experience working with children preferred.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card required for working with children in Arizona.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift a minimum of 140 pounds from a standing position.
• Movement and activity including walking, standing, walking up and down stairs, crouching, kneeling, crawling.
• Occasional additional activities as determined by student needs.

Additional Criteria

• Pre‑employment and random drug screening.
• Background check and ongoing OIG monitoring.
• Prequalification screening as determined by Austin Centers.

Pay and Benefits

Starting at $18/hour (Pay Range: $18.50 – $20.50 USD).

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Austin Centers is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, regardless of their background or identity.