Classroom Aide

About the role

The Learn Academy in Redwood City is now hiring Full-time and Part-time Behavior Technicians starting at $26/hr with benefits. The Learn Academy, formerly Creative Learning Center, is a certified K - 12 Private Day School designed to meet the academic and social needs of children who require a highly individualized behavioral and educational setting. We are a tight-knit team that values colleagues who exhibit collaboration, integrity and the desire to make a difference in the lives of students who struggle to be successful, and who share a passion to help children and their families. We offer training and mentorship for candidates with limited experience!

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instructional support to individual and/or groups of students and monitor ability to follow directions and behavior.
• Implement treatment plans using ABA techniques.
• Collect data regarding student(s) reaching goals/objectives as directed by licensed staff.
• Assist staff in maintaining charts and other records related to student(s) progress.
• Reinforce academic behaviors taught by licensed staff and provide the student with opportunities to practice.
• Assist student in community, recreational, school, and leisure activities under the direction of licensed staff.
• Implement district approved techniques for verbal de-escalation and safe physical restraint, such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and required by the building administration and licensed staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience working with children in a special need’s education setting preferred but not required.
• Ability to collaborate and receive feedback, mentoring and direction from peers and supervisors.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a professional and clinical perspective at all times, with the ability to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally) 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).
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, grasp) for extended periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• This position is ideal for candidates generally interested to work with children with special needs and want to make a difference in their lives.
• Also a great opportunity for candidates with a background in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Healthcare.
• Certification supervision is available for candidates who are seeking BCBA certification or internships in a teaching credential.
• If you possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any field and pass your CBEST test you could also apply at CA Department of Education to become a Substitute Teacher.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan starting at $26/hr.
• Comprehensive benefits and 401K.
• Tuition assistance reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.

Schedule

Full-time and Part-time positions available.