Instructional Behavior Assistant

Clark-Pleasant Community School; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation seeks a Behavior Instructional Assistant to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The role focuses on implementing ABA-based behavior supports, data collection, and collaboration with teachers and therapists to facilitate appropriate learning environments across classrooms.

Candidates should have experience with ABA and strong communication skills, with a commitment to maintaining student dignity and data-driven progress.

Qualifications

• Requires ABA methodologies experience and ability to implement skill acquisition and function-based behavior support plans.
• Strong communication, organization and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement ABA interventions for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Assist students with accessing classroom learning across general and special education environments.
• Review and implement multiple Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and progress monitor.
• Collect data, graph progress, and support completion of Functional Behavior Assessments.
• Collaborate with Teachers, OT, PT, SLP and other staff to tailor programming to individual needs.
• Model Behavior Intervention Plans for paraprofessionals and staff.

Skills

ABA methodologies

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/24/2026
• Date Available: 09/08/2026

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education/Building Principal/Asst. Special Education Director

SUPERVISES: None

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

COMPENSATION: Based on Classified Pay Structure

WORK CALENDAR: 185 Days

STANDARD HOURS: 8 Hours/Day, 40 Hours/Week

CORP STATUS: Classified

PERF: CPCSC is a Non-PERF District

Job Summary

Behavior IA must have experience working with individuals with disabilities such as Autism, and with implementing skill acquisition programs and implementing function-based behavior support plans. Qualified candidates should be proficient in ABA methodologies and teaching techniques and possess excellent communication, organization and time management skills.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities

Knowledge of applied behavior analysis and appropriate interventions for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Understanding of childdevelopment and curriculum and instructional materials used at various grade levels are essential skills in order to assist the students in accessing their learning environment.

Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior.

Regularly review and remain well-versed in a multitude of BIPs in order to implement the plans and monitor plans for multiple students at the same time.

Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as required.

Provide the highest quality of individualized, educational services to students 3- 22 with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other disability areas across multiple environments within CPCSC classrooms, including the general education and special education classrooms. Facilitates independent work and transitions as indicated in the student's IEP. Provides escort and assistance as necessary throughout the school and community settings.

Implement acquisition and behavior programs. Accept and implement specific feedback provided by teacher of record, classroom teacher, therapists, and building administrator.

Director/Asst. Director or designee will collaborate with building administrators on the evaluation as needed.

Implement data collection systems including data collection, data graphing, progress monitoring and support with the completion of Functional Behavior Assessments.

Maintain consistency of Behavioral Intervention Plans by communicating and providing input to teachers and other support staff.

Work collaboratively with other specialists (Teachers of Records, OT, PT, SLP) to develop and implement appropriate programming for students based on environment and individual needs.

Assists with the implementation of inclusion practices and implements a transition program developed by building staff to transition students to the most appropriate Least Restrictive Environment. Model implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans for other paraprofessionals and staff.

• Adhere to high standards of professional behavior including using appropriate applied behavior teaching, communication, and reinforcement techniques consistently. Provide a highly structured approach that relies on behavioral principles.

Additional responsibilities may be designated at the discretion of the Special Education Administration/designee/building principal.

Comply with district policies and procedures including maintaining student confidentiality, ensuring student dignity and choice with all interactions.

Maintain student and program records in accordance within required timelines and with applicable standards, regulations, and CPCSC Policies.

Complete necessary crisis management and de-escalation trainings. Participate as a member of the school crisis team.

The employee in this job may be asked to support students in a different building location, on the school bus, or at an ABA center for transition.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education (training/degree): Required minimum: High school diploma or equivalent, attend required ongoing district training. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience Requirements: Experience using ABA methodologies, preferably in a public school setting, and with students on the Autism spectrum or with severe behavioral needs.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations Required: Maintain district program certifications, such as crisis management/de-escalation programs.

Skills Required

• ? Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Relates and interacts positively with teachers, other staff, students, administrators, central office personnel, parents, and the general public;
• ? Communicates effectively in written and oral form; possesses excellent public speaking abilities;
• ? Demonstrated competency in ABA methodologies and ability to follow written procedures as developed by teaching staff;
• ? Emotional Control - the ability to maintain a rational and objective demeanor when faced with stressful or emotional situations; a measure of self-composure in a difficult situation and the ability to act objectively, rather than impulsively or emotionally.
• ? Flexibility - the ability to readily modify, respond to, and integrate change with minimal personal resistance
• ? Reliability and punctuality

Personal Work Relationships

The individual in this position works with a wide range of CPCSC staff, partners, administrators and service providers on routine and diverse problems encountered to fulfill its special education duties. The individual must possess and employ a variety of personal and interpersonal skills in the discharge of the position's responsibilities. This position requires a positive attitude when dealing with staff and CPCSC constituents. Good judgment, discretion and individual initiative are necessary for the effective discharge of the position's significant responsibilities.

Physical Effort

• ? The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• ? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• ? The person in this role may be required to assist psychically with lifting a student to assist with personal care and hygiene needs.

Working Conditions

• ? The work environment characteristics described in this document are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• ? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

AAP/EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect.

People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented team. If you are excited about this role, but are you unsure whether you meet 100% of the requirements, we encourage you to inquire and/or apply online.