Special Education Behavior Support Aide at Aspire Academy
About The Position
Aspire Academy, located in Gary, IN, opened in 2008 and serves over 650 K-8 students annually. This full-time position involves providing instructional and behavioral assistance to students with disabilities in accordance with their individual education plans (IEP) and/or 504-behavior plans. The role requires commitment to educating the whole student and implementing specialized curriculum and instruction. The aide will also assist in developing and implementing behavior support programs, attend professional development and IEP meetings, and help with compliance documentation.
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 for students in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504-behavior plan as directed by the special education team. Support can be provided 1:1 or in small groups.
- Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially.
- Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction specially designed to meet the unique needs of each student resulting from his/her disability such as, resource room, inclusion and/or pullout services.
- Assist the team in development of 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 special education team and parents as required.
- Assist with the required compliance documentation.
Benefits
- Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales.
- Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
- Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
- Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
- High level of support for all staff by an experienced leadership team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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