Special Education Behavior Support Aide at Aspire Academy

Nhaschools; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to advanced curriculum and instructional tools

Personalized development and coaching opportunities

Job summary

Nhaschools is hiring a Special Education Behavior Support Aide at Aspire Academy in Gary, IN. This full-time role involves providing instructional and behavioral assistance to students with disabilities, supporting individualized education plans, and fostering a safe learning environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with behavior modifications and meets state paraprofessional requirements. This position offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and behavior modifications.
• Must have training and experience in a research-based behavior program.

Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance.
• Commit to educating the whole student academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction for students.

Skills

Ability to defuse situations

Experience supporting individuals with disabilities

Understanding technical systems

Education

State requirements for being a paraprofessional

Tools

Research-based behavior program

Job description

Special Education Behavior Support Aide at Aspire Academy

Gary, IN, United States

Job Description

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week.

School Information

Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose.

• Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales.
• Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• High level of support for all staff by an experienced leadership team.
• Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504‑behavior plan as directed by the special education team. Support can be provided 1:1 or in small groups.
• Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
• Implement result‑driven curriculum and instruction specially designed to meet the unique needs of each student resulting from his/her disability such as, resource room, inclusion and/or pullout services.
• Assist the team in development of a program of behavior support and assistance.
• Implement behavior assistance program using specialized skills of a registered behavior technician.
• Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with special education team and parents as required.
• Assist with the required compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and behavior modifications.
• Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.
• Must meet state requirements for being a paraprofessional.
• Must have training and experience in a research‑based behavior program.

National Heritage Academies is an equal‑opportunity employer.