Behavioral Support Aide

Behavioral Support Aide

Alpine Learning Group is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Behavioral Support Aide to join our team!

In this role, you will provide individualized, one-on-one support to a learner with autism, helping them develop essential skills, participate in educational activities, and achieve greater independence. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with autism.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism or other special needs preferred.
• Experience providing physical and behavioral support to learners preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse abilities and needs.
• Comfortable using educational technology, including tablets and computers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and punctuality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized, one-on-one support to an assigned learner throughout the school day.
• Assist with behavioral support strategies and the management of challenging behaviors.
• Prepare instructional materials and assist with educational activities.
• Support learners with daily living and self-care routines, including restroom use and changing after physical activities.
• Engage learners in recreational activities and preferred activities, such as games, sports, and play.
• Assist learners during community outings to promote independence and practical life skills.
• Provide support at community-based internship placements when applicable.
• Complete assigned learning, skill-building, and maintenance activities.
• Participate in required training and professional development, including Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training and annual August training.
• Collaborate with educational staff to maintain a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, standing, walking, and occasional running.
• Occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.
• Fine and gross motor coordination to safely guide and support learners.
• Supervising recreational activities, exercise routines, and community experiences.
• Vision, hearing, and communication abilities appropriate to the instructional and behavioral needs of learners, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Employment Requirements:

• Criminal history background clearance.
• Required tuberculosis (TB) screening.
• Employment eligibility verification.
• Any additional clearances required for the position.