Substitute Behavior Technician — ABA Support & Impact

Learn Academy; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plan

Comprehensive benefits and retirement

Tuition assistance reimbursement (up $

Referral bonuses

Job summary

LEARN Academy is seeking a Substitute Behavior Tech to support students with special needs using ABA-based instructional strategies. You will help with daily living activities, social-emotional development, and academic tasks under the guidance of the teaching and clinical team.

The role emphasizes collecting progress data, implementing de-escalation techniques, and collaborating with staff to provide a structured, supportive environment in a private Arizona school setting.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• 1-2 years' experience with children in a special needs educational setting.
• Ability to collaborate, receive feedback, and work with mentoring.
• Maintain professional perspective and not internalize student behaviors.
• Experience using Crisis Management Interventions including therapeutic holds.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support using ABA therapy.
• Directly support students with daily living activities.
• Support social-emotional, adaptive behavior, and social-skill development.
• Collect data on student progress as directed by teaching/clinical staff.
• Reinforce academic behaviors and provide practice opportunities.
• Assist students in community, school, and recreational activities.
• Implement district-approved verbal de-escalation and safe restraint techniques.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

LEARN Academy is seeking a Substitute Behavior Tech to support students with special needs using ABA-based instructional strategies. You will help with daily living activities, social-emotional development, and academic tasks under the guidance of the teaching and clinical team.

The role emphasizes collecting progress data, implementing de-escalation techniques, and collaborating with staff to provide a structured, supportive environment in a private Arizona school setting.