Classroom Behavior Therapist (RBT / Paraprofessional) - Philadelphia

About the role

GAMUT Behavioral Services is seeking motivated and passionate Behavior Technicians to support students in the school setting who have various social and behavioral challenges.

Responsibilities

• Implementing individualized goals designed and maintained by a special education teacher and/or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Gathering quantifiable data necessary for the teacher and/or BCBA to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan in achieving goals and objectives

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience in ABA, autism support, behavior support, special education, classroom assistance, behavior technician, behavior interventionist, or paraprofessional preferred
• Desire and ability to work with school-aged children with behavioral challenges
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Technically savvy with the ability to complete documentation in a timely manner using a mobile device
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check and all required clearances and documentation

Qualifications

• A Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA State Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Education FBI Fingerprints
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• TB Screening (within 12 months)
• Education Documentation - Diploma or Official Transcripts

Benefits

• Supportive work environment
• Free training to become a successful Behavior Technician
• School-based working hours: Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm
• No evenings, nights, or weekends
• No home-based services (no traveling to clients’ homes)
• Benefits such as Health and Dental, Paid Time Off (PTO), and 401k with matching
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time and part-time options available
• Free comprehensive BCBA program and supervision for those seeking this certification

Pay

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

School-based working hours: Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm. No evenings, nights, or weekends.

Benefits

• Health and Dental
• PTO
• 401k with matching

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.