Classroom Based Behavior Therapist

Elwyn; Elwyn (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision\n“

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities and\n

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn seeks a Classroom-Based Behavior Therapist to provide direct behavioral and instructional support in a special education classroom. You will work under the direction of a BCBA/LBS and collaborate with teachers and related service providers to help students access instruction and stay safe throughout the day.

The role offers a 10-month school year with a 7:45a to 3:00p schedule, a pay range of $21-$26 per hour, and benefits including PTO, health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; BA/BS preferred in related field.
• Experience implementing behavior support with school-age students preferred.
• RBT certification preferred or significant ABA experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct 1:1 support to students during instructional and behavioral activities.
• Support student engagement, independence, communication, and participation throughout the day.
• Assist with routines, meals, transit, and other classroom settings as needed.
• Implement ABA-based strategies and behavior support plans under supervision.
• Collect data on behavior and skill acquisition using approved systems.
• Collaborate with teachers, BCBA/LBSs, and service providers to ensure consistency.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree in behavioral health, psychology, special education, or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Classroom assistive technology

Electronic record systems knowledge

Job description

Overview

Pay Range: $21-26 per Hour

Schedule: 7:45a to 3:00p; 10-month school year, summers are optional.

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Job Description

Elwyn seeks a Classroom-Based Behavior Therapist provides direct behavioral and instructional support to students in a special education classroom setting. This role may include a mix of direct 1:1 student support and classroom-wide support, depending on student and program needs. The position works under the direction of a BCBA and in collaboration with teachers and related service providers to help students access instruction, build skills, follow behavior support plans, and remain safe throughout the school day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Student Support

• Provide direct 1:1 support to assigned students during instructional, behavioral, social, adaptive, and transition activities.
• Support student engagement, independence, communication, and participation throughout the school day.
• Assist students during classroom routines, lunch, recess, transportation, bathrooms, and other assigned settings.

Behavior Intervention

• Implement positive behavior support strategies and skill acquisition plans as written and directed by the BCBA/ LBS.
• Use approved ABA-based strategies, including prompting, reinforcement, visual supports, antecedent strategies, and de-escalation techniques.
• Respond to student behavioral needs in a timely, calm, and supportive manner consistent with school and agency procedures.

Classroom Support

• Provide classroom-wide support by helping staff maintain routines, expectations, reinforcement systems, and behavior support strategies.
• Model and support consistent implementation of student-specific strategies across instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, BCBA/LBSs, and related service providers to support consistency across student programming.

Documentation and Communication

• Collect accurate data on behavior, skill acquisition, incidents, and student progress using assigned systems and procedures.
• Share objective observations, data trends, and implementation feedback with the BCBA/LBS, teacher, and interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in debriefs, data reviews, problem-solving discussions, and IEP-related input when requested.

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain line-of-sight supervision of assigned students and support a safe, structured classroom environment.
• Follow health, safety, emergency, sign-in/sign-out, confidentiality, and campus security procedures.
• Assist with drills, evacuations, crisis response, CPR, and agency-approved safety procedures when trained and directed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and respectful learning environment and report safety concerns promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or graduate equivalency diploma (GED); undergraduate degree in behavioral health, psychology, special education, or related field preferred
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience implementing behavior support and skill-building interventions based on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles with school-age students with autism, developmental disabilities, behavioral needs, or related educational support needs preferred
• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) preferred or significant ABA experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to solve problems and make decisions with limited need for direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointDemonstrated experience with classroom assistive technology
• Knowledge of electronic record systems preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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