Behavior Aide

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC • Whittier, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position involves direct support to students with special needs within the Whittier School District. The Behavior Aide will participate in school activities, assist in preparing instructional materials, and support classroom staff with various tasks to maintain a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include assisting with student needs, behavior management, social skills development, personal care, and reinforcing lessons. The role requires working cooperatively with students, school staff, and administration, and may involve assignments in multiple school locations.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and anticipate the needs of children
• Ability to operate classroom technology equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and adults
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to show competence and assist with academic skills, e.g. reading and math
• Ability to communicate orally with correct language usage
• Knowledge of the general needs and behavior patterns of children
• Knowledge of safe work practices
• Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Knowledge of needs and concerns of children with a variety of special needs
• Ability to perform general clerical duties at the request of supervisor
• Skills: Read and understand instructions, follow and give clear directions
• Skills: Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
• Skills: Adapt to individual needs of school staff and students and work with interruptions
• Skills: Identifying and responding quickly to emergency situations in a calm and resourceful manner
• Skills: Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Proof of High School Diploma or equivalency; or proof of an A.A. degree, 48 college units; or pass the Paraeducator Exam
• Resume
• Complete mandatory training as designated by BEAM
• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Behavioral Therapist/Interventionist: 1 year (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience in working with groups such as youth groups, child centers, or playgrounds and/or experience requiring organizational skills is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is direct support to students with special needs
• Participate in activities planned by the school district staff
• Assists in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials
• Assists school district staff with in-class activities based on specific instructions
• Assists school district staff in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized
• Assists the school district staff in maintaining a good learning atmosphere by using effective teaching and behavior management techniques
• Under direct supervision, staff may assist with assessing student needs
• Provides the school district staff with general impressions and observations of students they work with
• Works with students individually, in small groups, whole groups or learning centers planned by the school district staff and provides instruction to student
• May assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment
• Assists with social skills
• Assists with toileting, diapering, dressing, and hygiene
• Keeps an organized and clutter-free restroom and/or changing area
• Administers emergency treatment when necessary
• May take children into the community
• May assist children to feed themselves
• May be assigned in more than one school location
• Assists with playground supervision
• Works cooperatively with students, school district staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities
• Reinforces lessons/activities with small groups of learners
• Assists school staff in crisis intervention and discipline
• Participates in program planning meetings at the request of the school staff
• Performs other job-related work as required

Benefits

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training is accessible to inspire & promote growth. 40-hour online training to be completed on your own time. Once a certification is provided and the 90-day introductory period is complete, you will be promoted and receive a compensation increase.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree