Passionate ABA Behavior Interventionist for Special Needs

LEARN Academy; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entry pay

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Job summary

LEARN Academy, a national leader in special education, is seeking a Behavior Interventionist in West Covina, CA. You will support students with moderate to severe disabilities using ABA to promote academic, daily living, and social skills in a FACSS classroom.

You will collect data, reinforce appropriate behaviors, assist with community activities, and participate in crisis de-escalation training. The role offers entry pay at $20 per hour, with performance-based increases, comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience with children with moderate to severe disabilities in a special needs educational setting, including experience with toileting.
• Ability to collaborate and receive feedback, mentoring, and direction from peers and supervisors.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a professional and clinical perspective, with the ability to not internalize or personalize (e.g., emotionally) regarding certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur.
• Demonstrated experience using physical ability and dexterity to safely and effectively use crisis management interventions (including the use of therapeutic holds) of all involved (e.g., self, student, other employees).

Responsibilities

• Working with students with moderate to severe special needs in a FACSS classroom.
• Using applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to provide direct instructional support to individuals and/or groups of students.
• Providing structured support in social-emotional, adaptive behavior, social-skill, and life skill development, including toileting.
• Collecting data regarding student progress towards goals/objectives as directed by the teaching and clinical team.
• Reinforcing academic behaviors taught by certified staff and providing the student with opportunities to practice.
• Assisting students in community, recreational, school, and leisure activities under the direction of certified staff.
• Implementing district-approved techniques for verbal de-escalation and safe physical restraint. Training in specific therapeutic techniques provided by Beach Cities Learning.
• Performing other related duties as assigned and required by the building administration and certified staff.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Reliability

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

LEARN Academy, a national leader in special education, is seeking a Behavior Interventionist in West Covina, CA. You will support students with moderate to severe disabilities using ABA to promote academic, daily living, and social skills in a FACSS classroom.

You will collect data, reinforce appropriate behaviors, assist with community activities, and participate in crisis de-escalation training. The role offers entry pay at $20 per hour, with performance-based increases, comprehensive