School-Based Paraprofessional

LEARN Behavioral • Compton, CA

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About The Position

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with autism? Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), one of the largest and most respected autism service providers in the country, is hiring Para-Professionals to join our dedicated and growing team. At AST, we want to help you reach your career goals. Once you learn the ropes of ABA, there's potential to be promoted in as little as three months, and plenty of opportunities to grow professionally. At AST, we're part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization committed to nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs. With services offered coast to coast, we're proud to be a leader in the field, and we're growing every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or related field
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children with special needs and/or autism
• Meet the minimum age requirement of 18 (on or before the first day of employment)
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Availability to work a consistent weekly schedule: mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings
• Ability to pass a background check
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to learn new software quickly

Nice To Haves

• Are bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Implementing individualized ABA programs and treatment plans
• Recommending new programming goals and assisting with client program development
• Creating therapy materials and conducting monthly team meetings
• Providing parent education and consultation services
• Collecting and analyzing behavior data to identify trends and provide insights to your supervisor
• Writing first drafts of progress reports and reviewing client programs in Ensora
• Assisting with coordination of care and other BCBA support tasks
• Acting as a floater for the center as needed

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid training and ongoing developmental opportunities
• Paid drive time and mileage
• BCBA coursework and on-site supervision for those pursuing certification
• Up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) after 90 days of full-time employment
• Sick leave eligibility for part-time employees
• Supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees