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School Aide/Behavior Interventionist (Temporary)

Abrite, Santa Cruz, CA, United States


Brite Horizons School
This position is temporary through the end of June.

Full‑time and part‑time School Aides/Behavior Interventionists (BI’s) are needed for our small non‑public school in Scotts Valley.

Who We Are
Brite Horizons opened in 2019 as part of the ABRITE Organization. We offer assessment, educational services, and behavioral intervention based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Our team provides 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!

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Details of the Position
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.

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.

Behavior 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

Daily on‑site support provided

Monthly group‑format training

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.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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.

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