Brite Horizons School
- This position is temporary through the end of June.
Brite Horizons opened in 2019 as part of the ABRITE Organization. We are seeking Full-Time and Part-Time School Aides/Behavior Interventionists (BI's) for our small non-public school in Scotts Valley.
Who We Are:
Brite Horizons offers assessment, educational services, and behavioral intervention based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA). The school is staffed by a committed team providing an individualized and comprehensive educational placement for students with a variety of specialized needs.
Why choose Us?
There has never been a better time to make a difference and do work that you LOVE!
- Paid Training and Advancement Opportunities
- Hands on experience for those looking to build their resume
Details of the position:
Our Behavior Interventionists work 1:1 with a student and provide behavioral support to help the student learn from a group setting and have an increasingly successful day as a result of the individualized and group based teaching.
The work schedule is typically Monday- Friday, M/W/F or T/Th from 8:00am - 3:00pm on days available.
- Supports student(s) by implementing outlined individualized behavior intervention plans, reinforcement (reward) systems, use of strategies designed to promote student participation in academic instruction, and emergency-based intervention plans.
- Implements school-wide protocols and support systems
- Student behavior intervention plans address more severe and/or higher rate behaviors such as physical aggression, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, and/or elopement.
- Students have highly individualized academic curriculum and needs. Considerable communication with teacher for implementation.
- Emergency-based intervention may be needed. Additional will be required.
Training provided:
- Initial training is approximately 28 hours
- Ongoing Training:
- In-vivo observation and written feedback
- Daily on-site support provided
- Monthly group-format training
Requirements:
- Must have experience working with children in an educational setting.
- Interested in working with children with behavioral needs.
- Must be interested in learning about ABA
- Career track in psychology, special education, child development or related field.
- Must have a high school diploma with some college.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be able to lift and/or pull 50 pounds
- Spanish speaking a plus!
- Provide TB clearance and be First Aid Certified (or willing to complete).
- Must be an energetic person who enjoys working with children.