School Aide/Behavior Interventionist

Brite Horizons School

Brite Horizons opened in 2019 as part of the ABRITE Organization. We are seeking Full-Time and Part-Time School Aides/Behavior Interventionists (BI's) for our small non-public school in Scotts Valley.

Who We Are:
Brite Horizons offers assessment, educational services, and behavioral intervention based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). The school is staffed by a committed team providing an individualized and comprehensive educational placement for students with a variety of specialized needs.

Why choose Us?
There has never been a better time to make a difference and do work that you LOVE!

• Paid Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Hands on experience for those looking to build their resume
• Consistent Year-Round Schedule
• Medical, dental, vision for FT employees.

Details of the position:
Our Behavior Interventionists work 1:1 with a student and provide behavioral support to help the student learn from a group setting and have an increasingly successful day as a result of the individualized and group based teaching.

The work schedule is typically Monday- Friday, M/W/F or T/Th from 8:00am - 3:00pm on days available.

- Supports student(s) by implementing outlined individualized behavior intervention plans, reinforcement (“reward”) systems, use of strategies designed to promote student participation in academic instruction, and emergency-based intervention plans.

- Implements school-wide protocols and support systems

- Student behavior intervention plans address more severe and/or higher rate behaviors such as physical aggression, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, and/or elopement.

- Students have highly individualized academic curriculum and needs. Considerable communication with teacher for implementation.

- Emergency-based intervention may be needed. Additional will be required.

Training provided:

- Initial training is approximately 28 hours

- Ongoing Training:

• In-vivo observation and written feedback (3-4/month)
• Daily on-site support provided
• Monthly group-format training (2hrs/month)

Requirements:

• Must have experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Interested in working with children with behavioral needs.
• Must be interested in learning about ABA
• Career track in psychology, special education, child development or related field.
• Must have a high school diploma with some college.
• Must be able to lift and/or pull 50 pounds
• Spanish speaking a plus!
• Provide TB clearance and be First Aid Certified (or willing to complete).
• Must be an energetic person who enjoys working with children.

Please see the link below to Dr. Frederick sharing about the community at Brite Horizons!
https://youtu.be/8-Werut7QJE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your direct email address?
• Q1: What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• Q2: If you are currently enrolled in an additional degree program, please describe or type N/A.
• Q3: Our services typically occur between 8:00am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday. Please share the schedule that works best for you.
• Q4: Please indicate the cities/areas in which you are interested.
• Q5: How much work experience do you have with individuals with special needs?
• Q6: Do you have experience utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and methods under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)?
• Q7: The individuals we serve may have toileting needs (wiping, diapers, ect) and/or exhibit physically aggressive behavior (biting, hitting, kicking, scratching, etc.) Are you comfortable supporting these needs?
• Q8: Do you have reliable transportation and how far are you willing to commute from your home?
• Q9: Please indicate if you prefer full-time (more than 30 hours) or part-time hours (less than 30 hours)

Work Location: In person