Autism Behavior Support Staff - Severe/Profound Students - 2023/2024 School Year

Are you an RBT who is tired of driving to appointments and losing compensation due to canceled or missed client sessions? Consider working at AZACS where you will be placed at one convenient location in a professional school setting with fixed work hours.

Our Phoenix Campus is looking for staff specifically for students most impacted by autism and needing intensive support. Staff will help students with positive behavior strategies, communication skills, academic lessons and daily living skills. Staff members have consistent, full-time hours and receive mentoring and support from highly qualified program managers! We provide many opportunities for professional development and our organizational structure supports staff in advancing in their careers. Apply today to learn more about AZACS and the benefits we provide for our staff and students.

Experience working with students with autism needing intensive support and experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is preferred. If candidates do not have ABA experience, training is available! Develop your skills in this fast growing field.

Duties:

• Assist students with daily living skills, behavior management and academic lessons.
• Work as part of a classroom team to support academic instruction and behavior plans.
• Execute lessons as directed by the teacher or classroom lead. These may include supporting independent work, special projects, or teaching a lesson to a small group.
• Assist with classroom planning and preparing of materials with the classroom teacher.
• Implement behavior intervention techniques in alignment with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as directed by the ABA Manager or Campus Director.
• Able to obtain and maintain QBS certification. AZACS provides this in-house training upon onboarding.
• Strong adherence to policies as outlined in the AZACS Employee Handbook.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance.
• Work with special education students may include lifting, feeding, changing, toileting, and other services.
• Other duties as assigned by the Managers and Directors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 1-2 years of experience in a classroom setting working with severe/profound students needing intensive support.
• Must have an understanding of behavioral characteristics associated with autism and other behavior issues.
• A strong foundation in Applied Behavior Analysis preferred. Training available.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certified preferred, but not required.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Has a basic understanding of instructional methods and education curriculums.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to maintain a calm demeanor in challenging situations.
• Track record of success in behavior management with students with autism or other special needs.
• Ability to approach situations with optimism and perseverance.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card required.
• First aid/CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Benefits:

• One location at a professional school setting: no more driving to appointments!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Set daytime hours: Monday - Friday
• Paid Time Off and paid federal holidays
• Great internal professional development and career growth opportunities!

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Ability to supervise vulnerable students 100% of the time during shift.

Light Work:

Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

Work is routinely performed in an indoor and outdoor classroom setting.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.