LEARN Academy-posted 6 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Victorville, CA

Gain rewarding experience with Beach Cities Learning—part of LEARN Academy! As a Behavior Interventionist at Beach Cities Learning, you’ll have the exciting role of helping students with special needs develop academic, daily living, and self-help skills, social and emotional regulation, flexible thinking, language development, and motor development through a form of play-based therapy known as applied behavior analysis (ABA). Who We’re Looking For Working as a Behavior Interventionist requires some specific characteristics that we look for, including: A genuine desire to help make a difference in the lives of children with special needs. A steady supply of compassion, empathy, enthusiasm, kindness, goodwill, and reliability. A willingness to learn about a variety of disability categories, learning differences, and ABA. Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves Beach Cities Learning is an accredited non-public school dedicated to serving students who have faced challenges in traditional academic settings. Founded in 2009, our mission is to create a stimulating and supportive environment for students ages 5 to 22 who have found conventional schools less accommodating. Beach Cities is a division of the LEARN Academy, a national leader in special education, academic intervention, and specialized behavioral services. We use a structured program implemented in environments that facilitate functional independence and academic and social success. What We Offer Entry pay starts at $21 per hour with performance-based pay increases and mentored opportunities for advancement. Competitive compensation plan Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans Tuition assistance reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year) Referral bonuses Note: This is a full-time, 10-month position with unpaid school breaks. There is, however, potential for Extended School Year (ESY) and summer school scheduling.

  • Working with students with moderate to severe special needs in a Functional Academic Communication Social Skills (FACSS) classroom.
  • Using applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to provide direct instructional support to individuals and/or groups of students.
  • Providing structured support in social-emotional, adaptive behavior, social-skill, and life skill development, including toileting.
  • Collecting data regarding student(s) progress towards their goals/objectives as directed by the teaching and clinical team.
  • Reinforcing academic behaviors taught by certified staff and providing the student with opportunities to practice.
  • Assisting students in community, recreational, school, and leisure activities under the direction of certified staff.
  • Implementing district-approved techniques for verbal de-escalation and safe physical restraint. Training in specific therapeutic techniques provided by Beach Cities Learning.
  • Performing other related duties as assigned and required by the building administration and certified staff.
  • Physical requirements vary and are based on specific student assignments. You may be asked to engage in any of the following: lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, and grasp for extended periods of time.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
  • 1-2 years’ experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities in a special needs educational setting, including experience with toileting.
  • Ability to collaborate and receive feedback, mentoring, and direction from peers and supervisors.
  • Demonstrated experience in maintaining a professional and clinical perspective, with the ability to not internalize or personalize (e.g., emotionally) regarding certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur.
  • Demonstrated experience using physical ability and dexterity to safely and effectively use crisis management interventions (including the use of therapeutic holds) of all involved (e.g., self, student, other employees).
  • Competitive compensation plan
  • Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans
  • Tuition assistance reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year)
  • Referral bonuses
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