Behavior Technician
1 month ago
Tempe
Job Description Gain rewarding experience with LEARN Academy! As a Behavior Technician at LEARN Academy, formerly known as Desert Choice Schools, you’ll have the exciting role of helping students with special needs develop academic and self-help skills, social and emotional regulation, flexible thinking, language development, and motor development. Who were looking for: Working as a Behavior Technician requires some specific characteristics that we look for, including: • A genuine desire to help make a difference in the lives of children with special needs., • A steady supply of compassion, empathy, enthusiasm, kindness, goodwill, and reliability., • A willingness to learn about a variety of disability categories and learning differences. What we offer: • Competitive compensation plan, • Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, • Tuition assistance reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year), • Referral bonuses What you'll be doing: • Providing direct instructional support to individuals and/or groups of students., • Providing structured support in social-emotional, adaptive behavior, and social-skill development., • Collecting data regarding student(s) progress towards their goals/objectives as directed by the teaching and clinical team., • Reinforcing academic behaviors taught by certified staff and providing the student with opportunities to practice., • Assisting students in community, recreational, school, and leisure activities under the direction of certified staff., • Implementing organization-approved techniques for verbal de-escalation and safe physical restraint. Training in specific therapeutic techniques provided by Desert Choice Schools., • Performing other related duties as assigned and required by the building administration and certified staff. Physical requirements vary and are based on specific student assignments. You may be asked to engage in any of the following: lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, and grasp for extended periods of time. Ready to make a difference in a student’s life? Apply today. Desert Choice Schools and Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States. This position is similar to the following positions at other companies: behavioral technician, behavior therapist, registered behavior technician, RBT, board certified autism therapist, BCAT, behavior treatment technician, ABA tutor, line therapist, and behavior interventionist. What you have: • High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred., • 1-2 years’ experience working with children in a special needs educational setting preferred but not required – we are willing to train!, • Ability to collaborate and receive feedback, mentoring, and direction from peers and supervisors., • Demonstrated experience in maintaining a professional and clinical perspective, with the ability to not internalize or personalize (e.g., emotionally) regarding certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur., • Demonstrated experience using physical ability and dexterity to safely and effectively use Crisis Management Interventions (including the use of therapeutic holds) of all involved (e.g., self, student, other employees)., • Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or can obtain one. Company DescriptionThe ultimate career is waiting for you! At LEARN Academy, our mission is to help schools provide comprehensive special education programs and services to students with unique needs. We work closely with our school partners to increase the quality and efficiency of these services, and we offer a range of flexible solutions based on evidence-based practices to ensure positive outcomes for everyone involved. We are always looking for talented individuals who want to have a positive impact on the lives of students and schools. Our positions are available nationwide, and we welcome applications from anyone who shares our passion for special education!The ultimate career is waiting for you!\r\n\r\nAt LEARN Academy, our mission is to help schools provide comprehensive special education programs and services to students with unique needs. We work closely with our school partners to increase the quality and efficiency of these services, and we offer a range of flexible solutions based on evidence-based practices to ensure positive outcomes for everyone involved.\r\n\r\nWe are always looking for talented individuals who want to have a positive impact on the lives of students and schools. Our positions are available nationwide, and we welcome applications from anyone who shares our passion for special education!