Student Support Assistant — Behavior & Loan Forgiveness

PHILLIPS Programs; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS in Fairfax, Virginia seeks a Student Support Assistant to support classroom staff and implement teaching plans and behavior programs for students with emotional and behavioral needs. The role involves supervision, data entry, and assisting with field trips and projects.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education or related field with crisis intervention experience and preferred ABA/behavioral support background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, education or related field, highly preferred.
• Experience in crisis prevention/intervention required.
• Experience in applied behavior analysis, functional assessment, positive behavioral supports, behavior programming and behavioral counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in assigned classroom by implementing teaching plans and behavior programs.
• Provides individualized instruction and supervision for students on and off campus.
• Assists in large group activities.
• Assists Behavior Staff when available.
• Assists with computer entry of behavior data when needed.
• Checks and restocks supply of point cards, day notes, weekly paychecks, behavior sheets, etc
• Assists staff involved in special projects, i.e., fund raising, inventories, bulk mailing, field trips, off-campus training and the like.

Skills

Crisis prevention/intervention

Applied behavior analysis

Functional assessment

Positive behavioral supports

Behavior programming

Behavioral counseling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, education or related field

Job description

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS in Fairfax, Virginia seeks a Student Support Assistant to support classroom staff and implement teaching plans and behavior programs for students with emotional and behavioral needs. The role involves supervision, data entry, and assisting with field trips and projects.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education or related field with crisis intervention experience and preferred ABA/behavioral support background.