Behavior Support Aide at Aspire Charter Academy

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. School Information: Located in Gary, IN, Aspire Academy opened in 2008 and serves 650+ K-8 students every year. At Aspire, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Aspire Academy click here . Why Choose Aspire Academy: Starting pay above traditional public schools’ market scales. Competitive benefits at affordable rates. Demonstrates consistent outperformance against local districts on state tests. Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Personalized development and coaching opportunities. High level of support for all staff by an experienced leadership team. Emphasis on maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment. Duties and Responsibilities: Assess student abilities and provide instructional and behavioral assistance for students in accordance with their individual education plan (IEP) and/or their 504-behavior plan as directed by the special education team. Support can be provided 1:1 or in small groups. Commit to educating the whole student – academically, morally, and socially. Implement result-driven curriculum and instruction specially designed to meet the unique needs of each student resulting from his/her disability such as, resource room, inclusion and/or pullout services. Assist the team in development of a program of behavior support and assistance. Implement behavior assistance program using specialized skills of a registered behavior technician. Attend professional development, specialized trainings and IEP meetings with special education team and parents as required. Assist with the required compliance documentation. Qualifications: Ability to defuse situations and prevent escalation. Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and behavior modifications. Aptitude to understand and navigate technical systems. Must meet state requirements for being a paraprofessional. Must have training and experience in a research-based behavior program Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification required Please click here to find out more about our core values. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.