Paraeducator

Silver Lining ABA•Upper Yoder Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Silver Lining ABA is seeking Paraeducators to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based support services to students within the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Paraeducators will implement Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)-based interventions and behavioral protocols under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or licensed Mental Health Professional (MHP), in collaboration with school district personnel. This role involves supporting students one-to-one or in small groups across various educational environments, including classrooms, transitions, and general education settings. Responsibilities include assisting with Individualized Education Program (IEP) intervention implementation, behavioral data collection, and reinforcement and intervention procedures aligned with ABA best practices. Paraeducators may also support student and staff coaching related to ABA programming protocols, reinforcement systems, and behavior intervention strategies, all delivered within the scope of ABA support and in coordination with district staff. The role does not replace district employees or assume responsibilities of licensed school staff, such as lesson planning, primary instruction, IEP development, or related service provision.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Pass mandatory background checks
Reliable transportation to see clients throughout your assigned region
Ability to successfully complete the 40-hour RBT training and any additional training requirements associated with the BHT-ABA role, as required by Silver Lining ABA and/or the school district
Ability to actively engage with children and adolescents (ages 2–18+)
Ability to work with students with varying levels of need, diagnoses, and behavioral challenges
Willingness to receive, apply, and incorporate feedback from supervisors and school teams
Strong organizational, communication, and data-collection skills
Commitment to maintaining student safety and confidentiality

Responsibilities

Implement Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)-based interventions and behavioral protocols.
Provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)-based support services to students.
Assist with Individualized Education Program (IEP) intervention implementation.
Conduct behavioral data collection.
Implement reinforcement and intervention procedures aligned with ABA best practices.
Support student and staff coaching related to ABA programming protocols, reinforcement systems, and behavior intervention strategies.
Implement physical crisis interventions if the school district utilizes QBS Safety-Care® protocols and the paraeducator is certified.