Paraprofessional

The Autism Academy of Learning; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

The Autism Academy of Learning (AACA) is a Nonpublic School (NPS) serving students ages 5 to 22 with severe behavioral and developmental needs. Our mission is to provide individualized instruction and therapeutic support to help each student reach their fullest potential in a structured, compassionate environment.

The role is 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:45 AM–3:15 PM, and involves supporting students with academic, social, and daily living skills, plus assisting with personal care and

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs or behavioral support preferred.
• Willingness to learn applied behavioral techniques.
• Ability to stay calm and follow through during challenging situations.
• Friendly, outgoing, communicates well with staff and students.
• Physically able to assist with personal care and behavioral interventions; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Full time availability Monday-Friday 8:45am-3:15pm (30 hours a week).

Responsibilities

• Support students with academic, social, and daily living skills.
• Assist with toileting, hygiene, and feeding needs.
• Help manage and de-escalate aggressive physical behaviors using approved techniques.
• Utilize ABA strategies and follow individualized behavior plans.
• Follow classroom management plans and behavior support strategies.
• Collect data on student progress and behaviors.
• Be consistent, patient, and a team player in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Skills

ABA strategies

Data collection

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

AACA is a Nonpublic School (NPS) serving students ages 5 to 22 with severe behavioral and developmental needs. Our mission is to provide individualized instruction and therapeutic support to help each student reach their fullest potential in a structured, compassionate environment. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:45AM-3:15PM 30 hours a week which is our fulltime hours.

What You’ll Do

• Support students with academic, social, and daily living skills.
• Assist with toileting, hygiene, and feeding needs.
• Help manage and de-escalate aggressive physical behaviors using approved techniques.
• Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and follow individualized behavior plans.
• Follow classroom management plans and behavior support strategies.
• Collect data on student progress and behaviors.
• Be consistent, patient, and a team player in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with special needs or behavioral support preferred.
• Open to learning and using applied behavioral techniques.
• Able to remain calm and follow through during challenging situations.
• Friendly, outgoing, and communicates well with staff and students.
• Physically able to assist with personal care and behavioral interventions.
• Have no physical restrictions and can lift up to 50 pounds.
• Full time availability Monday-Friday 8:45am-3:15pm (30 hours a week are our fulltime hours)

Why Join Us

• Trainings provided: including hands-on, on-the-go training and professional development.
• Rewarding work that truly makes a difference.
• Supportive staff and leadership team.
• Opportunities to grow in the field of special education.