Special Education Para: ABA Support & Growth (FT 30h)

Academy-For-Advancement-of-Children-With-Autism; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Academy for Advancement of Children with Autism (AACA) seeks a dedicated staff member to support students with academic, social, and daily living skills in a 30-hour, Monday–Friday program.

You will assist with toileting, hygiene, and feeding, manage and de-escalate aggressive behaviors using approved ABA strategies, and collect data on progress. AACA emphasizes teamwork and compassionate instruction in a structured setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs or behavioral support preferred.
• Open to learning and using applied behavioral techniques.
• Able to remain calm and follow through during challenging situations.
• Friendly, outgoing, and communicates well with staff and students.
• Physically able to assist with personal care and behavioral interventions.
• Have no physical restrictions and can lift up to 50 pounds.
• Full time availability Monday-Friday 8:45am-3:15pm (30 hours a week are our fulltime hours)

Responsibilities

• Support students with academic, social, and daily living skills.
• Assist with toileting, hygiene, and feeding needs.
• Help manage and de-escalate aggressive physical behaviors using approved techniques.
• Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and follow individualized behavior plans.
• Follow classroom management plans and behavior support strategies.
• Collect data on student progress and behaviors.
• Be consistent, patient, and a team player in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Skills

Special needs experience

ABA techniques

Calm under pressure

Team player

Physical ability

Job description

The Academy for Advancement of Children with Autism (AACA) seeks a dedicated staff member to support students with academic, social, and daily living skills in a 30-hour, Monday–Friday program.

You will assist with toileting, hygiene, and feeding, manage and de-escalate aggressive behaviors using approved ABA strategies, and collect data on progress. AACA emphasizes teamwork and compassionate instruction in a structured setting.