Student Assistant (Soaring Heights School)

Pyramid Healthcare•Clearfield, PA

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare’s Soaring Heights Schools are licensed private academic schools providing educational and ABA-aligned programming for students ages 5–21 with autism spectrum disorder or who require emotional support services. The School Aide/Paraprofessional/Student Assistant supports students and school staff by helping implement Positive Behavior Support Plans, Individual Treatment Plans, and ABA-based interventions in school, home, or community settings as specified in the individual plan. The role supports students’ behavioral and emotional skill development, assists with therapeutic needs, collects and organizes ABA data for progress reviews, helps arrange classroom environments and prepare learning materials, and assists with crisis prevention and intervention. Personal care assistance with toileting, eating, and grooming may also be required. The position is expected to align with Pyramid Healthcare’s CORE values of integrity, dedication, collaboration, and passion.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Two or more years of experience working with children in an educational, hospital, or home setting.

Responsibilities

Implement, model, and assist staff and caregivers with Positive Behavior Support Plans and Individual Treatment Plans designed by Behavioral Specialists, in school, home, or community settings as specified in the individual plan.
Support student development of behavioral and emotional skills specified in the PBSP.
Assist caregivers and staff with addressing students’ therapeutic needs.
Implement Positive Behavior Support Plans and ABA-based interventions.
Collect, enter, and graph ABA data; compile, gather, and organize data for monthly progress reviews.
Assist school personnel or students in arranging the school environment to meet students’ physical and psychological needs.
Assist school personnel with creating, copying, and grading classroom and student materials.
Assist with proper crisis intervention and prevention techniques and complete appropriate forms.
Perform personal care duties involving toileting, eating, and grooming when necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.