Behavior Assistant
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Position Type: Support Staff/Teacher Assistant Date Posted: 8/29/2024 Location: Ottawa Area Center (OAC) Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Until filled Behavior Assistant Needed: Work you will love in a place that will feel like family. Description: Behavior Assistant (BA) needed to work with students with challenging behavioral needs in a special education facility. The successful candidate will be assigned to a classroom to support students and classroom staff. A The Behavior Assistant will provide targeted behavioral supports to students in classroom in compliance with individualized behavior intervention plans. The BA will receive specialized training to provide behavioral interventions through training videos and some direct training from the Behavior Consultant (BC). No direct supervision from the BC will be provided. The Behavior Assistant will engage in all classroom duties as assigned by the classroom teacher. This includes personal care, behavioral support and instructional support for the students assigned. Potential to support a student one-on-one at times may occur to support a student with high behavioral needs. Minimum one year commitment to the district required. Qualifications: Qualified individual must have experience working with students with moderate to severe cognitive impairments and behaviors. Moderate to heavy lifting required (up to 75 pounds). High school diploma required. Coursework in special education, child development, and/or applied behavior analysis is preferred. CPR/First Aid Training required or will be provided. CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training required or will be provided. RBT Certification is NOT required. Job Type: Balanced, school-year length calendar - 190 days per year Schedule: Hourly - 7.5 hours per day Pay: To be determined per qualifications and experience. Grade 11: $20.51+ to $23.44+ per hour based on experience and qualifications Benefits: Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Professional Development Assistance Retirement Plan Short And Long Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Vision Insurance