PARAEDUCATORS

Position Type:

• Full-Time​​

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Locations:

• Los Angeles and Orange Counties

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Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility is direct support to students with special needs

• Participates in activities planned by the teacher

• Assists in the preparation and development of instructional

• Training activities and materials

• Assists the teacher in-class activities based on specific instructions

• Assists the teacher in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom environment by keeping materials and equipment organized

• Assists the teacher in maintaining a good learning atmosphere by using effective teaching and behavior management techniques

• Under direct supervision of the teacher may assist with assessing student needs

• Provides the teacher their general impressions and observations of students they work with

• Works with students individually, in small groups, whole group or learning centers planned by the teacher and provides instruction to students

• Assists and maintains records of attendance, behaviors, performance and goals and objectives as directed by the teacher

• 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 special education/regular education (mainstreaming) classroom

• Assists with playground and lunch supervision

• Works cooperatively with students, classroom teachers, special education teachers, specialist, other special education staff, and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities

• Perform bus aide responsibilities based on IEP requirements

• Attends all in-service training

• Reinforces lessons with small groups of learners

• Assists teachers in crisis intervention and discipline

• Participates in IEP and other program planning meetings at the request of the teacher

• Performs other job-related work as required

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Qualifications:​

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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

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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

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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 teachers and students and work with interruptions

• Identifying and responding quickly to emergency situations in a calm and resourceful manner

• Ability to learn computer skills to assist students in the use of computers in classroom

• Be trained in the use of various equipment

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

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Experience:

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

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Education:

• Proof of High School Diploma or equivalency and proof of an A.A. degree, 48 college units, or pass the Paraeducator Exam

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Physical, Mental, and Environmental Demands:

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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

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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

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Working Environment:

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

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Requirements:​

• Resume 

• Cover Letter

• Complete a mandatory Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) Training (Provided)

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing

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Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits offered to Full-Time employees working 20 plus hours per week

Job Summary:

Position Type:

• Full-Time

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Locations:

• Los Angeles and Orange Counties

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Act as the liaison between BEAM and community/district partners by collaborating with district behavioral teams to understand individual student behavior plans and communicate those plans to appropriate community/district partner staff and BEAM staff.

• Promote staff and community relationships that are in the best interest of the students, BEAM, and its community partners.

• Conference with staff and community partners concerning problems of student adjustment.

• Assist programs in curriculum development, curriculum implementation, and instructional improvement for behavioral programming.

• Conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and develop behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on the results.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that target specific behaviors and promote positive behavior change.

• Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modify treatment plans as needed.

• Develop, plan, and provide professional development through modeling, coaching, and instruction.

• Conduct orientations and training for paraeducators to ensure their understanding of behavior intervention plans, ABA principles, and best practices.

• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in behavior analysis.

• Perform other duties as assigned by BEAM administration.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or a related field

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other behavioral challenges

• Strong knowledge of behavior analysis principles and techniques, including functional behavior assessment and behavior intervention planning

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to motivate, inspire and guide a team toward goals

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and complete records

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in behavior analysis

 

Salary and Benefits:

• $85,000 – $95,000 a year based on experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Work from home days.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment with a team of experienced professionals.

 

If you are a highly motivated and skilled BCBA with a passion for helping individuals improve their lives through behavior analysis, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.