Daily Responsibilities:
- Work directly with a variety of students (behavior, learning, activities of daily living, communication, community-based instruction, vocation development)
- Implement programming and behavior plans under supervised support to include data collection
- Create teaching and classroom materials
- Implement the Crisis Prevention Intervention model to support students with unwanted behaviors
- Assist with classroom daily activities and lessons to help students develop skills and independence
Salary:
- Starting salary is $28,000
- $30,000 is starting salary for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree
- Salary is also commensurate with relevant experience in the field
Benefits:
- Make a difference in the lives of children and families with special needs
- $1000 12-month sign-on bonus for full time hires
- Up to 10 weeks off per year - we work on a modified school calendar
- Daily mentoring opportunities with knowledgeable clinicians
- Paid supervision for BCBA candidates ($7,000 value)
- In-house training leading to professional certifications (Behavioral Therapist/Marcus Crisis Prevention Program)
- Professional medical and educational environment
- Opportunity to be part of a committed, compassionate, cohesive team
- 401 K
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Tuition assistance
- Life insurance
Requirements:
- Ability to assist in lifts and/or physically manage students of varying sizes and weight
- BCI/FBI background check
- Reliable transportation
- Desire to change lives
- Experience is preferred; however, all staff will be fully trained during the onboarding process.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to participate in physical interventions, when necessary, using certified safety techniques (training provided).
- Physical interventions are a last resort and targeted to be reduced, however when they occur, they may require physical exertion.
- Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: kneeling, lifting, bending, twisting, and holding in a quick paced environment.
Schedule:
- Monday- Friday 8:30a.m. - 4:00 p.m.