Behavioral Aide Substitute

Behavioral Aide

Location:

Paramount, CA | On Site | Part Time

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

• Various locations – Paramount Unified School District

• Primary responsibility is direct support to students with special needs
• Participate in activities planned by the school district staff
• Assist in the preparation and development of instructional training activities and materials
• Assist school district staff with in‑class activities based on specific instructions
• Assist school district staff in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized
• Assist 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
• Provide school district staff with general impressions and observations of students they work with
• Work with students individually, in small groups, whole groups or learning centers planned by the school district staff and provide instruction to students
• May assist with classroom technology, adaptive devices, and equipment
• Assist with social skills
• Assist with toileting, diapering, dressing, and hygiene
• Keep an organized and clutter‑free restroom and/or changing area
• Administer 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
• Assist with playground supervision
• Work cooperatively with students, school district staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities
• Reinforce lessons/activities with small groups of learners
• Assist school staff in crisis intervention and discipline
• Participate in program planning meetings at the request of the school staff
• Perform other job‑related work as required

• 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

• 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

• 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 staff and students and work with interruptions
• Identify and respond quickly to emergency situations in a calm and resourceful manner
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

• Recent experience in working with groups such as youth groups, child centers, or playgrounds, and/or experience requiring organizational skills is desirable.
• Behavioral Therapist/Interventionist experience: 1 year (required)

• Proof of high school diploma or equivalency; or proof of an A.A. degree, 48 college units; or pass the Para educator Exam

• Sitting, walking on 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

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

• Occasional exposure to sun, occasional wetness, dust, occasional exposure to childhood diseases

• Resume
• Complete mandatory training as designated by BEAM

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training is accessible to inspire and promote growth. 40‑hour online training to be completed on your own time. Once certification is provided and the 90‑day introductory period is complete, you will be promoted and receive a compensation increase.

• Mornings
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

• Montebello Unified School District
• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
• Assignments might vary from district to district and school to school

Paramount, CA

New Hire

Part‑Time

Entry‑level

20‑25