Temporary Instructional Behavior Assistant

Clark-Pleasant Community School; New Whiteland (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark-Pleasant Community School is seeking a Temporary Instructional Behavior Assistant to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorders through ABA-based behavior support plans. The role emphasizes implementing skill acquisition programs, data collection, and collaboration with the special education team to access general education and transition plans.

The incumbent will work under the Director of Special Education and Building Principal, delivering structured, evidence-based interventions,

Qualifications

• Experience using ABA methodologies, preferably in a public school setting.
• Experience with students on the Autism spectrum or with severe behavioral needs.
• Maintain district program certifications, such as crisis management/de-escalation programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior.
• Implement data collection, data graphing, progress monitoring and support with the completion of Functional Behavior Assessments.
• Provide the highest quality of individualized, educational services to students with autism and other disability areas across CPCSC classrooms.
• Collaborate with Teachers of Records, OT, PT, SLP to develop and implement appropriate programming.
• Model and implement Behavior Intervention Plans for paraprofessionals and staff.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership

Effective communication

ABA methodologies

Emotional control

Flexibility

Reliability and punctuality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Temporary Instructional Behavior Assistant JobID: 2927

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Whiteland Elementary
• Date Available: 09/22/2026

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education/Building Principal/Asst. Special Education Director

SUPERVISES: None

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

COMPENSATION: $20.39/Hr.

WORK CALENDAR: 185 Days

STANDARD HOURS: 8 Hours/Day, 40 Hours/Week

CORP STATUS: Classified

PERF: CPCSC is a Non-PERF District

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Job Summary

Behavior IA must have experience working with individuals with disabilities such as Autism, and with implementing skill acquisition programs and implementing function-based behavior support plans. Qualified candidates should be proficient in ABA methodologies and teaching techniques and possess excellent communication, organization and time management skills.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities

Knowledge of applied behavior analysis and appropriate interventions for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Understanding of childdevelopment and curriculum and instructional materials used at various grade levels are essential skills in order to assist the students in accessing their learning environment.

Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior.

Regularly review and remain well-versed in a multitude of BIPs in order to implement the plans and monitor plans for multiple students at the same time.

Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as required.

Provide the highest quality of individualized, educational services to students 3- 22 with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other disability areas across multiple environments within CPCSC classrooms, including the general education and special education classrooms. Facilitates independent work and transitions as indicated in the student's IEP. Provides escort and assistance as necessary throughout the school and community settings.

Implement acquisition and behavior programs. Accept and implement specific feedback provided by teacher of record, classroom teacher, therapists, and building administrator.

Director/Asst. Director or designee will collaborate with building administrators on the evaluation as needed.

Implement data collection systems including data collection, data graphing, progress monitoring and support with the completion of Functional Behavior Assessments.

Maintain consistency of Behavioral Intervention Plans by communicating and providing input to teachers and other support staff.

Work collaboratively with other specialists (Teachers of Records, OT, PT, SLP) to develop and implement appropriate programming for students based on environment and individual needs.

Assists with the implementation of inclusion practices and implements a transition program developed by building staff to transition students to the most appropriate Least Restrictive Environment. Model implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans for other paraprofessionals and staff.

Adhere to high standards of professional behavior including using appropriate applied behavior teaching, communication, and reinforcement techniques consistently. Provide a highly structured approach that relies on behavioral principles.

Additional responsibilities may be designated at the discretion of the Special Education Administration/designee/building principal.

Comply with district policies and procedures including maintaining student confidentiality, ensuring student dignity and choice with all interactions.

Maintain student and program records in accordance within required timelines and with applicable standards, regulations, and CPCSC Policies.

Complete necessary crisis management and de-escalation trainings. Participate as a member of the school crisis team.

The employee in this job may be asked to support students in a different building location, onthe school bus, or at an ABA center for transition.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education (training/degree): Required minimum: High school diploma or equivalent, attend required ongoing district training. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience Requirements: Experience using ABA methodologies, preferably in a public school setting, and with students on the Autism spectrum or with severe behavioral needs.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations Required: Maintain district program certifications, such as crisis management/de-escalation programs.

Skills Required:

• ? Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Relates and interacts positively with teachers, other staff, students, administrators, central office personnel, parents, and the general public;
• ? Communicates effectively in written and oral form; possesses excellent public speaking abilities;
• ? Demonstrated competency in ABA methodologies and ability to follow written procedures as developed by teaching staff;
• ? Emotional Control - the ability to maintain a rational and objective demeanor when faced with stressful or emotional situations; a measure of self-composure in a difficult situation and the ability to act objectively, rather than impulsively or emotional.
• ? Flexibility - the ability to readily modify, respond to, and integrate change with minimal personal resistance
• ? Reliability and punctuality

Personal Work Relationships:

The individual in this position works with a wide range of CPCSC staff, partners, administrators and service providers on routine and diverse problems encountered to fulfill its special education duties. The individual must possess and employ a variety of personal and interpersonal skills in the discharge of the position's responsibilities. This position requires a positive attitude when dealing with staff and CPCSC constituents. Good judgment, discretion and individual initiative are necessary for the effective discharge of the position's significant responsibilities.

Physical Effort:

• ? The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• ? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands tofinger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. Theemployee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• ? The person in this role may be required to assist psychically with lifting a student to assist withpersonal care and hygiene needs.

Working Conditions:

• ? The work environment characteristics described in this document are representative of thosean employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• ? While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outsideweather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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