Program Aide

LEARN Behavioral; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mental Health & Well-Being Support

Employee Discounts & Perks

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LEARN Academy in Arizona is seeking a Program Aide to support students with emotional/behavioral needs and autism across educational settings. You will implement program components, reinforce skill development, and adhere to evidence-based practices under supervision.

The role emphasizes structured environments, data-driven reinforcement, and collaboration with school staff. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma and experience with children facing behavioral challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience selecting and using training methods appropriate for the situation.
• Ability to shift between activities or information sources smoothly.
• Ability to listen attentively, ask questions, and avoid interruptions.
• Effective written communication tailored to the audience.

Responsibilities

• Implement program components with procedural integrity.
• Promote functional independence through language, daily living, social, and cognitive skills.
• Use appropriate prompting hierarchy to meet individualized needs.
• Follow LEARN Academy Arizona policies on evidence-based FACSS programming.
• Maintain reinforcement schedules and complete preference assessments as needed.

Skills

Instructional methods

Multitasking

Active listening

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bring your skills to the Program Aide role and help support high-quality services, strong operations, and meaningful outcomes.

Join a collaborative team where organization, communication, and follow-through make a difference every day.

We're looking for someone who:

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves

LEARN Academy partners with schools and districts to help students with autism, special needs, and other learning and behavioral challenges reach their full potential.

Evidence-based support: We provide customized educational, behavioral, and therapeutic services for students from early childhood through post-secondary education.

Partnership that makes a difference: Our team works alongside educators and school communities across the country to create meaningful progress for students.

Proven impact: Since 2007, we’ve had the privilege of serving more than 195,000 students—and we’re continuing to grow our impact.

What We Offer

Benefits for All Employees

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits – Benefit plan options available for both full- and part-time employees, with coverage designed to support you and your family.

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth savings options, plus potential employer contributions after one year.

Mental Health & Well-Being Support – Free, confidential 24/7 counseling and access to Talkspace resources.

Employee Discounts & Perks – Save on travel, entertainment, fitness, insurance, gift cards, and more through exclusive employee discount programs.

Generous Paid Time Off – 15 days of PTO plus 7 holidays and 3 floating holidays.

Expanded Health Plan Options – Choice of multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to fit individual and family needs.

Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance – Added financial protection at no cost to you.

HSA & FSA Options – Tax-advantaged savings for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

What You Have

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience working with children with emotional/behavioral challenges

Arizona “IVP” DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card is required. PCMA or Ukeru Certification a plus

What You’ll Be Doing

The Program Aide is responsible for implementation of program components with procedural integrity.

Promote Functional Independence: Opportunities are embedded and reinforced throughout the day for students to build Language, Daily Living, Social, Cognition, Academic, and Motor Skills. Use of the appropriate prompting hierarchy is delivered consistent with personalized need, always with the goal of reaching functional independence.

Follow LEARN Academy - Arizona policies and procedures regarding evidence-based practices for FACSS programming

Reinforcement schedules consistently and accurately followed. Rate is consistent with need based on analysis of data as supported through the BCBA. Preference assessments completed as needed to ensure the strength of the reinforcers available.

Shared control: Choice making is routinely available to students (including but not limited to reinforcer selection and/or activities).

Physical Organization of the classroom is maintained to promote clarity in activity intent. Visual/Auditory distractions are minimized

Task Organization: materials are maintained in an organized fashion; returned to bins/containers/locations for easy access.

Visual Structure: Embedded throughout the classroom and used daily with students consistent with individualized need.

Physical Requirements

LEARN Academy is part of LEARN Behavioral, a network committed to nurturing the unique potential of children and students nationwide.

LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.