Behaviour Interventionist - Great Opportunity

Make a Lasting Impact Before the Next School YearWhile the current school year concludes in early June, joining our team now is a great way to showcase your skills and opens up the strong possibility of securing a position for the next academic year! We're looking for paraprofessionals and classroom aides to support special education students. Now's your chance to develop critical classroom experience, grow your skills, and create strong bonds - setting you up for success before the fall rush. About Zen Educate Zen Educate connects schools with passionate, high-quality educators through a simple and transparent hiring process. We partner with public and charter schools to help them find the right staff, while making it easier for educators to discover roles that fit their skills, preferences, and career goals. Our mission is to create better outcomes for students by supporting the educators who make it happen, through smarter matching, fairer pay, and ongoing support.As a Behavior Interventionist in a school setting, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with special needs by assisting the classroom teacher. Your focus will be on implementing behavior management plans, redirecting challenging behaviors, facilitating social interactions, and providing one-on-one or small group assistance to help students meet their IEP goals within a structured learning environment.Key Responsibilities:- Behavioral Support: Implement and follow Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) or Individualized Education Plan (IEPs) - Individualized Support: Provide one-on-one or small group support using positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies to promote self-regulation, social-emotional skills, and engagement.- Classroom Assistance: Collaborate with teachers to maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment and encourage student participation.- Communication: Work closely with teachers, parents, and staff to ensure consistent and effective support for students.- Personal Care: Support with personal care or hygiene as needed, including toileting, feeding, and dressing. - Note taking: Taking notes and recording data on students progresRequired Qualifications- High school diploma obtained in the United States- 6+ months experience supporting people with special needs (in any capacity), ideally child-focused experience- Demonstrated hands-on experience safely managing and de-escalating SEVERE behavioral challenges (including but not limited to self-injurious behaviour, elopement, physical aggression toward staff/peers) - Applicants must have professional proficiency in English- US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this timePhysical Requirements:- Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day- Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response)- Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application processPreferred Qualifications:- 3 months experience de-escalating SEVERE behaviours (including self-injurious behaviour, elopement & physical aggression towards staff/peers).- Experience with personal care tasks, like diapering and toileting- Experience handling unexpected behaviour, such as hitting and biting- Comfortable with eloping- Experience with behaviour strategies and methodologies- Experience in collecting data and following BI plan- Associate's degree or higher (obtained in the US or US equivalency check completed)- Pro-Act training- Certification in CPR and First AidSalaryPay: $22 - $24.5 per hourSchedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).Benefits:- Weekly pay- Paid Sick Leave- 401K (certain eligibility criteria)-Join our training sessions and professional development opportunities to stay updated on the latest in special education and behavioral support.Don't wait! Apply and connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.Ref: