School Based Instructional Assistant

Intercept Youth Services; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance options

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Optional Pet Insurance

Job summary

Intercept Youth Services is seeking a Therapeutic Aide in Roanoke, Virginia. This position involves working directly with clients in a school setting to implement behavior management strategies. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma and experience with children, preferably including direct work with those who have autism.

The role offers hourly compensation up to $19/hour, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for training and development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least a high school diploma and previous professional experience working with children.
• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science preferred; experience with children who have autism and ABA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 or in small groups with clients in a school district.
• Implement behavior principles to improve coping skills in students.
• Collaborate with school personnel and provide support to parents.

Skills

Experience with children

Behavioral management strategies

Coping skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science (preferred)

Job description

Therapeutic Aide

Hourly compensation expectation is up to $19/hour (based on experience). Hours are Monday - Friday 7 AM – 4:00 PM

Responsibilities

As a Therapeutic Aide, you will work 1:1 or in a small group setting with clients inside a local school district. You will implement behavior principles to increase the use of coping skills and pro‑social skills in the school environment and decrease unsafe or disruptive behavior using trauma‑informed methods. You will observe client skills and collect data to be used in assessing the individual’s skills and to develop their program goals. You will collaborate with school personnel, attend school‑related meetings and provide coaching, training, and support to parents and/or caregivers in behavior‑management strategies to increase the generalization of the individual’s skill sets.

Education and Experience Required

The selected candidate will have at least a high school diploma and previous professional experience working with children. A bachelor’s degree in behavioral science is preferred; specific experience with children who have autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or ABA experience, is a plus!

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health and Child Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Group Life Insurance, optional buy‑up insurances
• Voluntary Long Term & Short‑Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Optional Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 8 observed holidays

Intercept Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also committed to providing a drug‑free, safe workplace for our employees and the clients we serve.