Classroom Behavior Therapist (RBT / Paraprofessional) - Delaware County, PA
About The Position
GAMUT Behavioral Services is hiring Behavior Technicians to provide one-on-one support to students in school settings in Media, Pennsylvania. The role supports learners with social and behavioral challenges. School-based ABA uses an understanding of behavior to increase helpful behaviors and decrease behaviors that may be harmful or interfere with learning. Behavior Technicians implement individualized goals designed and maintained by a special education teacher and/or BCBA, and collect quantifiable data to help evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Free training is provided. Applicants with relevant experience are preferred, but it is not required. A full-time caseload must be maintained for the advertised $1,000 bonus, paid as $500 at three months and $500 at six months. Full-time and part-time options are available.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have the desire and ability to work with school-aged children with behavioral challenges.
- Must have good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be technically savvy and able to complete documentation in a timely manner using a mobile device.
- Must successfully complete a criminal history background check and required clearances and documentation before starting.
- Required credentials: Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance; PA State Criminal (Act 34) Clearance; PA Department of Education FBI Fingerprints; CPR/First Aid Certification; TB screening completed within 12 months; and diploma or official transcripts.
Nice To Haves
- Current or recent experience in special education, ABA, autism, childcare, or other positions supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.
- Preferred experience includes ABA, autism support, behavior support, special education, working with individuals with disabilities, classroom assistance, behavior technician, behavior interventionist, and paraprofessional.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one support to a student in a classroom setting.
- Implement individualized goals designed and maintained by a special education teacher and/or BCBA.
- Gather quantifiable data for the teacher and/or BCBA to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan in achieving goals and objectives.
- Complete documentation in a timely manner using a mobile device.
Benefits
- $1,000 bonus ($500 at 3 months and $500 at 6 months), with a full-time caseload required.
- Supportive work environment.
- Free training to become a successful Behavior Technician/Paraprofessional.
- Health and dental benefits.
- PTO.
- 401(k) with matching.
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.
- Free comprehensive BCBA program and supervision for those seeking this certification.
- School-based hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with no evenings, nights, or weekends.
- No home-based services and no travel to clients’ homes.
- Full-time and part-time options available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
