Behavior Support Aide at Aspire Charter Academy
About The Position
Aspire Charter Academy in Gary, Indiana, is seeking a Behavior Support Aide to provide instructional and behavioral assistance to students with disabilities in accordance with their individual education plans (IEPs) and/or 504 behavior plans. Support may be provided one-on-one or in small groups, as directed by the special education team. The role includes delivering instruction tailored to students’ needs through resource room, inclusion, and/or pullout services, and helping students develop academically, morally, and socially. The aide helps develop and implement behavior-support programs, using specialized skills associated with a registered behavior technician. The position also involves attending professional development and specialized training, participating in IEP meetings with the special education team and parents as required, and completing compliance documentation.
Requirements
- Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and behavior modifications.
- Aptitude for understanding and navigating technical systems.
- Must meet state requirements for being a paraprofessional.
- Training and experience in a research-based behavior program.
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required.
Responsibilities
- Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance in accordance with students’ IEPs and/or 504 behavior plans, individually or in small groups.
- Support students’ academic, moral, and social development.
- Implement curriculum and instruction designed to address the individual needs associated with each student’s disability, including through resource room, inclusion, and/or pullout services.
- Assist the team in developing behavior-support programs.
- Implement behavior-assistance programs using specialized registered behavior technician skills.
- Attend professional development, specialized trainings, and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents as required.
- Assist with required compliance documentation.
Benefits
- Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales.
- Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
- Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
- High level of staff support from an experienced leadership team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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