What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician position at Prism Academy Llc?
$500 Sign-on Bonus!
Come join Prism’s team! Looking for people who want to change the lives of children with autism ages 3-14 through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Prism Academy provides a 10-month plus ESY (Extended School Year), intensive, educational program for children with autism. Prism’s ABA treatment is compassionate, relationship-based and a lot of fun. We welcome entry level applicants who are excited to learn! We are pleased to offer a sign on bonus of $500! ($250 to be paid at 90 days and $250 to be paid at 6 months)
ABT will support students through the classroom milieu by implementing mastered/maintained programming, assisting with ADLs including toileting routine and mealtimes. Aides may assist during gym/recess, be assigned to facilitate classroom “centers” and will serve as “prompters” during IEP instruction, small and large group instruction.
Job Highlights:
- Work in a school-based program with elementary school aged children
- Work under the direct supervision of a BCBA and Special Education Teacher
- Ample training and support
- Fun and welcoming work environment
- Consistent schedule, no evenings or weekends
- Employee engagement activities (celebrations, events, and shout outs!)
- Culture that celebrates uniqueness, understands differences, and achieves mutual respect.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee membership
- Supervision offered for those seeking certification for BCaBA, BCBA, or Special Education Teacher Licensure
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, professional development days
Our ideal candidate:
- Has a passion for working with children
- Is excited about growth and learning
- Is collaborative and team-oriented
- Is culturally responsive
- Can multitask and stay organized
- Excellent communication skills
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma. Preferred: 60 credits of college coursework, associates or bachelors degree
- In the absence of 60 college credits or an associates degree or higher, must have passed the parapro exam
- Special needs experience preferred
- Childcare experience preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical:
- Provide direct support to students during ABA therapy to elementary and middle school students with autism (direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the supervisor)
- Keep students motivated to learn
- Ability to work independently
Basic & Physical
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds (students, equipment, etc.)
- Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time
- Must be able to sit on the floor, in small chairs, or stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to push, pull, carry, reach, bend, twist, run, stoop, climb, etc. as needed
- Must be willing to manage challenging behaviors with support
- Must be able to remain conscious and alert at all times
Salary : $250