Equitas Academy Charter Schools

Public charter school network in Los Angeles

Behavior Interventionist

Special Education & Learning SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$23 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate of Arts degree or equivalent is required.
Knowledge and experience in applied behavior analysis are required.
Criminal clearance, including fingerprinting and a tuberculosis test, is required.
Previous experience working with and supervising children is required.
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid certification must be obtained within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist scholars with behavioral challenges in and outside the classroom.
Provide support to students with special education needs to achieve individualized education program goals.
Collaborate with scholars' general education and resource specialist program teachers.
Facilitate reading intervention, small group instruction, and pull-out groups.
Conduct academic assessments.
Provide instruction in drills and activities using learning strategies designed to introduce, reinforce, or modify skills.
Participate in professional development focused on refining school culture and academics.
Assist teachers during the school day with instruction, oversight, and supervision of students.
Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition.
Maintain high behavioral expectations for scholar behavior and enforce the academy's positive discipline policies.
Maintain communication with staff, parents, and other stakeholders.
Provide adaptive support with eating and toileting when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor of Arts degree is preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability is preferred.

Our Mission

Equitas Academy prepares students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspires them to be champions of equity.

Position Description

The primary role of the Behavioral Interventionist is to support scholars with IEPs through small group instruction, push-in classroom support, and reading intervention. The ideal candidate should have experience working with students with disabilities and challenging behaviors.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist scholars with behavioral challenges in and outside the classroom

• Provide support to students with special education needs to achieve IEP goals

• Collaborate with scholars' general education and RSP teacher

• Facilitate reading intervention, small group instruction and pull out groups

• Conduct academic assessments

• Provide instruction in various drills and activities using learning strategies designed to introduce, reinforce, or modify skills

• Actively participate in professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics

• Work and assist teachers during the school day with instruction, oversight, and supervision of students

• Follow policies and procedures for health, safety, and nutrition

• Maintain high behavioral expectations for scholar behavior at all times and enforce Equitas Academy’s positive discipline policies

• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and other stakeholders

• May provide adaptive supports with eating and toileting

• Perform other duties as assigned

Salary:

Starting at $23/hour. This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits.

Qualifications:

• AA degree or equivalent required

•BA degree preferred

• Knowledge and experience in ABA

• Criminal clearance, including fingerprints and TB Test

• Previous experience working with and supervising children

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

• Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate within 3 months of employment

Commitment to Diversity

Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

A Final Note

If you're still wondering if you should apply, we encourage you to take a chance, bring your questions, and learn more about us and the role throughout the interview process. If you're wondering if you've got what it takes to be a successful Instructional Aide, we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. Equitas is a place where we believe in people and their potential and we support individual growth. So, whatever is on your mind, we hope you will give us, and yourself, a chance and submit an application!

About the Company

Equitas Academy Charter Schools

Public charter school network in Los Angeles

Equitas Academy Charter Schools operates tuition-free public schools in Los Angeles, serving children from transitional kindergarten through high school. Its schools prepare students for further education through classroom teaching, extended school days and a free after-school program. Families apply directly to the network through an enrollment process that includes annual lotteries, while students with individualized education plans receive additional support. Public education funding supports the schools, supplemented by donations that help provide programs and resources for the surrounding Pico-Union community. Founded in 2009, the network is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Pico-Union, CA
Founded: 2009

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