Behavior Tech

Behavioral Aide

Location:

Glendale, CA | On Site | Part Time

• Part-Time (Monday through Friday during school hours)
• Compensation Range: $20 - $25

• Various locations - Glendale Unified School District

• Primary responsibility is direct support to students with special needs
• Participate in activities planned by the school district staff
• Assists in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials
• Assists school district staff with in-class activities based on specific instructions
• Assists school district staff in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized
• Assists the school district staff in maintaining a good learning atmosphere by using effective teaching and behavior management techniques
• Under direct supervision, staff may assist with assessing student needs
• Provides the school district staff with general impressions and observations of students they work with
• Works with students individually, in small groups, whole groups or learning centers planned by the school district staff and provides instruction to student
• May assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment
• Assists with social skills
• Assists with toileting, diapering, dressing, and hygiene
• Keeps an organized and clutter-free restroom and/or changing area
• Administers emergency treatment when necessary
• May take children into the community
• May assist children to feed themselves
• May be assigned in more than one school location
• Assists with playground supervision
• Works cooperatively with students, school district staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities
• Reinforces lessons/activities with small groups of learners
• Assists school staff in crisis intervention and discipline
• Participates in program planning meetings at the request of the school staff
• Performs other job-related work as required

Ability to:

• Understand and anticipate the needs of children
• Operate classroom technology equipment
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and adults
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Show competence and assist with academic skills, e.g. reading and math
• Communicate orally with correct language usage

Knowledge of:

• The general needs and behavior patterns of children
• Safe work practices
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Needs and concerns of children with a variety of special needs
• Perform general clerical duties at the request of supervisor

Skills:

• Read and understand instructions, follow and give clear directions
• Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
• Adapt to individual needs of school staff and students and work with interruptions
• Identifying and responding quickly to emergency situations in a calm and resourceful manner
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Experience:

• Recent experience in working with groups such as youth groups, child centers, or playgrounds and/or experience requiring organizational skills is desirable.

Education:

• Proof of High School Diploma or equivalency; or proof of an A.A. degree, 48 college units; or pass the Para educator Exam
Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands:

Physical:

• Sitting, walking level surface, reaching, bending, use of both legs
• Wrist/arm motion, grasping/holding, use of both hands
• Regularly lift 1-15 lbs.
  * occasionally lift 26-40 lbs
• Regularly carry/push 1-15 lbs
  * occasionally carry/push 26-40 lbs
• Color vision, near vision, use of both eyes
• Sense of smell
• Normal hearing, distinguish sounds in transmission
• Speaking

Mental:

• Occasional stress of emergencies, normal work standards stress, ability to work with interruption, reading, interpreting policy, memorize and recall objects, people, analyze problems and generate alternatives

Working Environment:

• Occasional exposure to the sun, occasional wetness, dust, occasional exposure to childhood diseases
Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
• Resume
• Complete mandatory training as designated by BEAM
Growth/Advance Training Opportunity:
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Training is accessible to inspire & promote growth. 40-hour online training to be completed on your own time. Once a certification is provided and the 90-day introductory period is complete, you will be promoted and receive a compensation increase.
Schedule:
• Mornings
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Glendale Unified School District
• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Your assignment might vary from district to district and school to school
Experience:
• Behavioral Therapist/Interventionist: 1 year (Required)
Location:

Glendale, CA

Department:

New Hire

Employment Type:

Part-Time

Minimum Experience:

Entry-level

Compensation:

20-25