Behavior Support Associate

Company: Pacific Autism Center Of Education
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Job Description:

Interested in working in an inclusive education environment where you can make a difference in the life of a child affected by autism? Pacific Autism Center for Education (PACE) is looking for a Behavior Support Associate to join our dynamic Behavioral Services team!

PACE is a K-12 non-public school that serves individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 6-22.
We firmly believe that every student is an individual, so our program is tailored around each student's particular learning style and needs.
We aim to provide high quality programs for individuals with Autism and its related developmental disability, so they may experience the satisfaction and fulfillment that accompany learning, self-expression, self-care, productive work and interpersonal and community experiences.

Qualities that make a successful Behavioral Support Associate:

Driven team player, creatively productive, (ability to think outside the box).
Able to communicate effectively, articulately and efficiently.
Ability to effectively manage their own stress levels.
Able to work independently.
Able to demonstrate a solid understanding of specific data collection procedures
Comfortable leading groups in training and public speaking.
Able to perform the physical requirements associated with the job with relative ease.

Job Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Contribute to the development of Behavior Intervention Plans (baseline data, recommend intervention strategies, goal development)
Provide on the spot training, feedback, and directives to instructional aides. Provide support to the classroom team in using safety care techniques with students as needed.
Help identify, implement, and evaluate the most effective teaching strategies to help our students learn.
Collect Data on a daily basis on student progress and behavior tracking, analyze data frequently to assess the effects of teaching procedures and interventions, as well as evaluate progress.
Must be able to maintain excellent attendance, and work well independently, and in an interdisciplinary team environment.
Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred. BcaBA a plus
RBT required - registered behavior technician
Minimum of 1 years experience in working with individuals with ASD or other disabilities. Familiarity with conducting behavioral assessments, data collection and graphing.
Experience with implementing different behavioral strategy (Functional Communication Training, positive reinforcement strategies, etc). Experience with different communication devices or systems
Strong written and verbal skills. Familiar with Microsoft Office
Must possess and maintain a clear DOJ and FBI clearance prior to and during employment.
Must clear a TB test prior to employment, and routinely get tested during employment as required.%599411% %%customer%%

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