Behavior Support Assistant

LEARN Behavioral

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trellis School is a K-12 non-public school serving children with autism based in Sparks, MD (Baltimore County). Trellis School is hiring a Behavior Support Assistant. The Behavior Support Assistant performs a variety of behavioral support duties to assist the building administrators, teachers, and staff in working with behavioral and emotionally challenged students in a school environment. Works under the day-to-day direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who provides specific directions and oversight. This is a full-time on-site position. Candidates must be able to commit to a Monday-Friday 7:45am - 3:45pm schedule.

Requirements

High School degree; Bachelor's preferred
At least 3 years’ experience in a school setting with students with disabilities
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students and families
Positive approach to daily routine and student/staff interactions
Skill in the provision of a variety of nursing care services.
Organization in the preparation and maintenance of student records
Ability to multitask and maintain thoroughness
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Adaptable to change

Responsibilities

Respond to behavioral crises as part of school-wide crisis management procedures
Providing hands-on assistance to individuals 5–21 years old diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities who also exhibit severe, problematic behaviors
Under the direction of a BCBA, provides comprehensive support to assigned program personnel in the use of applied behavior analysis methodologies
Implements behavior intervention plans and strategies
Maintains appropriate documentation, records, and reports
Complete mandatory trainings and attend required meetings
Participate in regularly scheduled collaboration meetings with BCBA
Work 1:1 with students
Adhere to all company compliance policies, written or unwritten
Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor