Special Education Behavior Support Aide at Aspire Academy at Teaching and Support

Gary, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavior Modification, IEP Implementation, Crisis De-escalation, Special Education Support, Instructional Assistance, Compliance Documentation, RBT Certification, Technical Systems Navigation

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. School Information: Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Aspire Academy click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/schools/aspire-charter-academy/en]. Why Choose Aspire Academy: * Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales. * Competitive benefits at affordable rates. * Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests. * 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. * Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment. Duties and 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. Qualifications: * 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 Please click here [https://www.nhaschools.com/en/who-we-are] to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Provide instructional and behavioral assistance to students based on their IEP or 504 plans. Implement behavior support programs using Registered Behavior Technician skills to support the whole student.