Our Mission
Equitas Academy prepares students for college careers and life pursuits and inspires them to be champions of equity.
Position Description
The primary role of the Behavioral Interventionist is to support scholars with IEPs through small group instruction push-in classroom support and reading intervention. The ideal candidate should have experience working with students with disabilities and challenging behaviors.
Job Responsibilities
Assist scholars with behavioral challenges in and outside the classroom
Provide support to students with special education needs to achieve IEP goals
Collaborate with scholars general education and RSP teacher
Facilitate reading intervention small group instruction and pull out groups
Conduct academic assessments
Provide instruction in various drills and activities using learning strategies designed to introduce reinforce or modify skills
Actively participate in professional development aimed at refining both school culture and academics
Work and assist teachers during the school day with instruction oversight and supervision of students
Follow policies and procedures for health safety and nutrition
Maintain high behavioral expectations for scholar behavior at all times and enforce Equitas Academys positive discipline policies
Maintain open lines of communication with staff parents and other stakeholders
May provide adaptive supports with eating and toileting
Perform other duties as assigned
Salary:
Starting at $22/hour. This is a full-time hourly position with benefits.
Qualifications:
AA degree or equivalent required
BA degree preferred
Knowledge and experience in ABA
Criminal clearance including fingerprints and TB Test
Previous experience working with and supervising children
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Current CPR and 1st Aid Certificate within 3 months of employment
Commitment to Diversity
Equitas Academy is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color gender gender identity disability age religion sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.
A Final Note
If youre still wondering if you should apply we encourage you to take a chance bring your questions and learn more about us and the role throughout the interview process. If youre wondering if youve got what it takes to be a successful Instructional Aide well let you in on a secret: theres no such thing as a perfect candidate. Equitas is a place where we believe in people and their potential and we support individual growth. So whatever is on your mind we hope you will give us and yourself a chance and submit an application!