Virtual Behavior Technician

Beach Cities Learning is looking for a Virtual Behavior Technician (Teacher's Aide) for our virtual classroom to support the student and teacher.

Note: The hourly rate starts at $17.50 per hour.

This is an entry level position. It's perfect for the candidates with a background  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.

Beach Cities Learning is an innovative non-public school program, which serves the educational needs of special education students between the ages of 6 to 22. Designed to provide a stimulating, supportive, academically challenging and therapeutic program for students struggling in the public school arena. We provide students with the tools needed to be successful in school and life.

As a Behavior Technician, you’ll be a part of a school-based special education team. You’ll provide assistance to the teacher in the implementation of all program components such as: 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.

• Provide direct instructional support to individual and/or groups of students and monitor ability to follow directions and behavior.
• Ride in school van to pick children up in the morning and drop them off in the afternoon.
• Collect data regarding student(s) reaching goals/objectives as directed by licensed staff. Assist staff in maintaining charts and other records related to student(s) progress.
• Reinforce academic behaviors taught by licensed staff and provide the student with opportunities to practice.
• Assist student in community, recreational, school, and leisure activities under the direction of licensed staff.
• Implement district approved techniques for verbal de-escalation and safe physical restraint, such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and required by the building administration and licensed staff.

• High School Diploma required; college degree preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience working with children in a special needs education setting
• 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.

• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, grasp) for extended periods of time 

• Must be willing and able to implement safety measures consistent with Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA) such as: therapeutic holds and transportation procedures utilizing quick body movements in the course of maintaining the safety of students with special needs.

   

Beach Cities Learning/Learn It Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States.

$17 - $25 / hour