In-Home 1 -1 Paraprofessional - Autism Support

Nteasee Tutors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Nteasee Tutors in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a compassionate 1:1 Paraprofessional to provide in-home after-school support for a child with ASD. The role focuses on communication, social-emotional growth, and daily living skills in the family setting.

You will implement ABA-based strategies, collaborate with parents and specialists, collect progress data, and maintain professional boundaries in a home environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Experience supporting behavioral, developmental, communication, or learning needs.
• Ability to implement individualized behavioral strategies and follow established support plans.
• Strong communication, patience, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a home environment while collaborating with caregivers.
• Dependable, punctual, and available consistently during after-school hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to the child during after-school hours.
• Implement structured activities to promote communication, social interaction, independence, and daily living skills.
• Utilize ABA-based strategies, including reinforcement, prompting, modeling, and redirection.
• Support with Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs), when applicable.
• Assist with after-school routines, homework, educational activities, and transitions between activities.
• Develop functional life skills, including self-care, personal organization, following directions, and independence.
• Encourage appropriate communication and social interactions with family and others.
• Identify potential behavioral triggers and implement proactive strategies for emotional regulation.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Independence in home

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RBT certification (preferred)

Job description

Location

Location: Brooklyn, NY Schedule: Afternoons and Weekends Hours: Flexible Position Type: 1:1 Student Support Setting: In-Person, Home-Based

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced 1:1 Paraprofessional to provide individualized, in-home support to a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during after-school hours.

The Paraprofessional will work directly with the child in their home environment to support communication, social-emotional development, behavioral regulation, daily living skills, independence, and overall developmental progress.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with children with autism and implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies in home-based or individualized settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 individualized support to the child during after-school hours.
• Implement structured activities that promote communication, behavioral regulation, social interaction, independence, and daily living skills.
• Utilize ABA-based strategies, including positive reinforcement, prompting, modeling, and redirection, as appropriate.
• Support individualized behavioral strategies and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), when applicable.
• Assist with after-school routines, homework, educational activities, and transitions between activities.
• Support the development of functional life skills, including self-care, personal organization, following directions, and age-appropriate independence.
• Encourage appropriate communication and social interactions with family members and others.
• Identify potential behavioral triggers and implement proactive strategies to support emotional regulation and prevent escalation.
• Provide positive behavioral support while maintaining a calm, structured, and encouraging environment.
• Collect and maintain behavioral or developmental progress data as directed.
• Collaborate with parents, caregivers, behavior specialists, therapists, and other professionals involved in the child's care.
• Communicate regularly with the family regarding the child's progress, challenges, and daily activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Experience with or knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Experience supporting children with behavioral, developmental, communication, or learning needs.
• Ability to implement individualized behavioral strategies and follow established support plans.
• Strong communication, patience, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a home environment while collaborating with caregivers.
• Dependable, punctual, and available consistently during after-school hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a 1:1 Paraprofessional, ABA Therapist, Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), or In-Home Support Specialist.
• Experience providing home-based autism support or individualized behavioral services.
• RBT certification or formal ABA training strongly preferred.
• Experience implementing behavior intervention plans and collecting behavioral data.
• Experience supporting children with communication challenges, sensory needs, and behavioral regulation difficulties.
• Familiarity with functional communication training, positive reinforcement, and independent living skill development.

Schedule

Monday through Friday – After-School Hours

• Services will be provided in the child's home.
• Candidates must be available during weekday afternoons and early evenings.
• Specific daily hours and total weekly hours will be discussed during the interview process.
• Consistent attendance and reliability are essential.

Employment Classification

This is a contract position and does not include health insurance or other employee health benefits.

Employment classification will be determined in accordance with applicable New York labor laws.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is compassionate, patient, energetic, attentive, and experienced in supporting children with autism.

The successful candidate understands that behavior is a form of communication and uses positive, evidence-based strategies to help children develop meaningful skills, improve communication, build independence, and participate successfully in everyday activities.

The individual should be comfortable working in a family home, maintaining professional boundaries, and collaborating with caregivers to provide consistent, individualized support.

Our goal is to provide a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment that promotes the child's growth, confidence, independence, and overall quality of life.