Program Facilitator - Special Education & Behavior Intervention

Aptsinc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

120 Hours of PTO

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Professional Development Reimbursement

Reimbursement for Fitness Memberships

Training and Development Opportunities

$1000 sign-on bonus

$500 after 6 months

$500 after a year

Internal training and pay increases

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a dedicated Program Facilitator to support special education teachers and students with diverse disabilities. The role includes collaborating in lesson planning, implementing behavior intervention strategies, and assisting students with their daily living skills. Benefits include competitive salaries, paid time off, health coverage, a sign-on bonus, and professional development reimbursement. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, with preference given to those with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience with children, especially in special needs.
• Strong collaboration skills with educators.
• Ability to implement Applied Behavior Analysis strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Special Education Teacher in lesson plans.
• Assist students with daily living activities.
• Collect and analyze behavioral data based on student’s IEP.
• Collect behavioral data based on each student’s IEP and BIP.
• Assist with transportation of students between school and home, door-to-door, and during community-based instruction.
• Establish and maintain appropriate interactions with students.
• Maintain a professional attitude and consistent respect toward all students.

Skills

Experience with diverse disabilities

Behavior intervention strategies

Lesson planning collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Program Facilitator – Behavior Intervention & Special Education (Mon – Fri, 7:30 am–3:30 pm)

APTS invites experienced and dedicated educators to support special education teachers and students with diverse disabilities. Candidates will collaborate in lesson planning, implement behavior intervention strategies, and assist students with daily living skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Special Education Teacher in carrying out lesson plans and activities to help students reach academic goals.
• Assist students with physical tasks such as using the restroom, hand washing, and daily living activities.
• Implement proactive and reactive behavior strategies (Applied Behavior Analysis) including crisis intervention.
• Collect behavioral data based on each student’s IEP and BIP.
• Assist with transportation of students between school and home, door-to-door, and during community-based instruction.
• Establish and maintain appropriate interactions with students.
• Maintain a professional attitude and consistent respect toward all students.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 120 Hours of PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical (Health, Individual & Dependent coverage), Dental, Vision
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
• 401(k) Plan: Company matches half of your contribution, up to 4% of your salary
• Professional Development Reimbursement up to $2,500 per school year for approved programs (CEU hours)
• Reimbursement for Fitness Memberships
• Training and development opportunities
• $1000 sign‑on bonus
• $500 after 6 months, then $500 after a year
• Level‑up and internal training/pay increases (within 2 years):
  • Tier 1 – $500 increase
  • Tier 2 – $2000 increase
  • Tier 3 – $2500 increase

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent – required.
• One year of experience with children (childcare/special needs) – preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a minimum of 4 years of active military duty – preferred.

APTS® or any of its subsidiaries does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. APTS® is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.