Behavior Intervention Assistant

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Full-Time Germantown Hills, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition

Job Title: Behavior Intervention Assistant

Position Status:Full-Time, 35 hours per week during regular school sessions and 32.5 hours per week during summer sessions

Location:Easterseals Learning Academy, 110 Fandel Road, Germantown Hills, IL 61548

Schedule:Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm during the regular school year; 7:45 am—2:15 pm during the summer sessions (20 days in June).

This position will begin with the start of the  academic year in August.

Our goal at Easterseals Learning Academy is to empower students to achieve peak academic performance, enhance social and emotional skills, develop effective communication, and gain functional life skills for community independence. We are an approved private school by the Illinois State Board of Education, serving students ages 3-21 with Autism, emotional disabilities, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and other health impairments. School districts from all over the area contract with Easterseals to assist them in providing educational programs for children with autism and related intellectual disabilities.

We provide an alternative school placement for these students and help them grow toward independence.

• High Staff-to-Student Ratio: our highly trained staff and evidence-based instructional strategies provide personalized support that meets each student’s unique needs.
• Fully Equipped Learning Environment: Classrooms and therapy rooms are designed to foster growth across all areas of learning and development
• Individualized
  
  Education:
  
  Our curriculum aligns with state learning standards, while our instructional programs and services emphasize individualized approaches that help students transition back to their schools and communities.

Expected pay for this position is $21.00 to $22.00/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal equity. Easterseals staff have access to a well‑rounded benefits package and additional perks, such as:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick and Personal time
  • 10 Paid Holidays throughout the year
  • All time off is in addition to Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Easter/Spring Break, and Summer Break
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Long‑Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Life Insurance:
  Both Employer Paid and Employee Paid options are available
• 401(K) with employer match
• Easterseals qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

The Behavior Intervention Assistant works under the guidance of the Behavior Intervention Specialist to support the implementation of individualized behavior support strategies and interventions. This role provides direct support to students with behavioral needs, assists in data collection, and models positive behavioral practices in collaboration with classroom teams. The assistant helps reinforce student skill‑building, fosters positive behaviors, and promotes a safe and supportive learning environment.

• Provide direct support to students in implementing behavior support strategies under the direction of the Behavior Intervention Specialist.
• Assist with monitoring student behavior and reinforcing replacement behaviors, coping strategies, and social skills.
• Support in‑moment behavioral interventions, including de‑escalation techniques as needed.
• Assist with classroom observations and document student behaviors for data collection purposes.
• Collaborate with the Behavior Intervention Specialist and classroom teams to ensure consistency in behavioral interventions.
• Assist in preparing materials and resources needed for behavior intervention activities.
• Reinforce staff implementation of positive behavior supports through modeling and encouragement.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student data and progress.
• Participate in team meetings and…