Special Education Behavior Support Aide at Aspire Academy

National Heritage Academies

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. Aspire Academy, located in Gary, IN, opened in 2008 and serves over 650 K-8 students annually. The academy offers competitive pay, affordable benefits, and a supportive environment with access to a best-in-class curriculum and personalized development opportunities. Aspire Academy emphasizes educating the whole student and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Requirements

Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation.
Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and behavior modifications.
Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems.
Must meet state requirements for being a paraprofessional.
Must have training and experience in a research-based behavior program.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification required.

Responsibilities

Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504-behavior plan as directed by the special education team.
Support students 1:1 or in small groups.
Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction designed to meet the unique needs of each student resulting from their disability.
Assist the team in developing a program of behavior support and assistance.
Implement behavior assistance program using specialized skills of a registered behavior technician.
Attend professional development, specialized trainings, and IEP meetings with the special education team and parents as required.
Assist with required compliance documentation.