Paraprofessional

Location

Tolleson, AZ | United States

Job description

Desert Choice Schools- certified K-12 private day school is looking for the full time Behavior Technicians (Teacher’s Aide/ Paraprofessionals) for our classrooms in Tolleson, AZ.

This is an entry level, first shift position. It's perfect for part-time or online/ weekend students in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Sociology and Healthcare. This will be a great way to get into the field where you can use your theoretical knowledge and implement it in practice.

This position is also for candidates that are generally interested to work with children with special needs and want to make a difference in their lives.

Additionally, if you possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any field, you could also apply at AZ Department of Education to become a Substitute Teacher, so you could teach for us a Sub and make $ 22 per hour when we need you in a Sub Teacher role. You can be a Behavioral Tech and a Sub Teacher at the same time.

Please Note: The starting rate for a Behavioral Technician is $17.50 per hour.

  This is a 10-month school year position

Please Note: A valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card” IVP" is required to be considered (or ability to get one).

Please Note: We do not accept the Emergency Substitute Teacher Certificate, it has to be a Regular Substitute Teacher Certificate if you want to teach as a Sub Teacher for us.

As a Behavior Technician, you’ll be a part of a school-based special education team. This team works with Tolleson Public School District to deliver the highest-quality special education services to students with special needs. You’ll provide assistance to the teacher in the implementation of all program components such as the Clinical Program, Instruction, Special Education Services and Physical Fitness. You will be supported by a mentor, veteran behavior technicians and an on-site administrator manager.

• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience working with children in a special needs education setting
• AZ IVP Level Fingerprints Clearance Card or ability to get one
• Ability to collaborate and receive to feedback, mentoring and direction from peers and supervisors
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a professional and clinical perspective at all times, with the ability to not internalize or personalize (e.g. emotionally) in regard certain student behaviors or mannerisms that occur.
• Demonstrated experience using physical ability and dexterity to safely and effectively use Crisis Management Interventions (including the use of therapeutic holds) of all involved (e.g. self, student, other employees
• PCMA Certification will be required

Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United Stat

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