Behavioral Aide - Sub

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC•Hacienda Heights, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Aide provides direct support to students with special needs in school settings across various locations in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. The role supports students individually and in groups, reinforces lessons and activities planned by school district staff, and helps maintain an organized classroom and positive learning environment. Under direct supervision, the aide may help assess student needs and share general observations with school staff. The position may involve helping students with social skills, academic activities, classroom technology and adaptive equipment, toileting, diapering, dressing, hygiene, and feeding themselves. Duties may also include playground supervision, community outings, crisis intervention, discipline support, emergency treatment, and participation in program-planning meetings when requested. Assignments may vary by district and school, and the aide may work at more than one location. This is a part-time position scheduled Monday through Friday during school hours, with morning hours and no weekend work. The compensation range is $20–$25. A mandatory Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) training is provided, and other training may be required as designated by BEAM.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a Behavioral Therapist or Interventionist.
Proof of a high school diploma or equivalent, an A.A. degree, 48 college units, or a passing score on the Paraeducator Exam.
Complete mandatory Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) training, which is provided.
Complete mandatory training as designated by BEAM.
Ability to understand and anticipate children's needs.
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.
Competence in and ability to assist with academic skills such as reading and math.
Ability to communicate orally using correct language.
Knowledge of children's general needs and behavior patterns, safe work practices, correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and the needs and concerns of children with a variety of special needs.
Ability to perform general clerical duties at the supervisor's request.
Ability to read and understand instructions, follow and give clear directions, and work independently within established guidelines.
Ability to adapt to the individual needs of school staff and students and work with interruptions.
Ability to identify and respond quickly and calmly to emergencies.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to reliably commute to or relocate to the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to students with special needs.
Participate in activities planned by school district staff.
Assist with preparing and developing instructional training activities and materials.
Assist school district staff with in-class activities according to specific instructions.
Help keep the classroom neat and orderly by organizing materials and equipment.
Support a positive learning atmosphere using effective teaching and behavior-management techniques.
Under direct supervision, assist with assessing student needs and provide staff with general impressions and observations of students.
Work with students individually, in small groups, whole groups, or learning centers planned by school district staff, and provide instruction.
Assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment.
Assist students with social skills, toileting, diapering, dressing, hygiene, and feeding themselves.
Keep restroom and changing areas organized and clutter-free.
Administer emergency treatment when necessary.
Take children into the community when assigned.
Assist with playground supervision.
Work cooperatively with students, school district staff, and administration.
Reinforce lessons and activities with small groups of learners.
Assist school staff with crisis intervention and discipline.
Participate in program-planning meetings at the request of school staff.
Perform other job-related work as required.