School-Based Paraprofessional

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with autism? Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), one of the largest and most respected autism service providers in the country, is hiring Para-Professionals to join our dedicated and growing team.

 

Why Join AST?

At AST, we want to help you reach your career goals. Once you learn the ropes of ABA, there’s potential to be promoted in as little as three months, and plenty of opportunities to grow professionally.

Check out our additional perks:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid training and ongoing developmental opportunities
• Paid drive time and mileage
• BCBA coursework and on-site supervision for those pursuing certification
• Up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) after 90 days of full-time employment
• Sick leave eligibility for part-time employees
• Supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for advancement

About AST

At AST, we’re part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization committed to nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs. With services offered coast to coast, we’re proud to be a leader in the field, and we’re growing every day.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

 

As a Para-Professional, you will provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism and support their families in both in-home and center-based settings. You will work under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor, and your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing individualized ABA programs and treatment plans
• Recommending new programming goals and assisting with client program development
• Creating therapy materials and conducting monthly team meetings
• Providing parent education and consultation services
• Collecting and analyzing behavior data to identify trends and provide insights to your supervisor
• Writing first drafts of progress reports and reviewing client programs in Ensora
• Assisting with coordination of care and other BCBA support tasks
• Acting as a floater for the center as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children with special needs and/or autism
• Meet the minimum age requirement of 18 (on or before the first day of employment)
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Availability to work a consistent weekly schedule: mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings
• Ability to pass a background check
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to learn new software quickly

Not to mention, it’s a plus if you:

• Are bilingual in English and Spanish

Physical Requirements

Physical demands may vary depending on client needs. You may be required to:

• Push, pull, and lift up to 35 pounds
• Move quickly to respond to clients in real-time
• Sit on the floor, stoop, stand, walk, and run as part of active engagement with clients

Equal Opportunity Employer

LEARN Behavioral and AST are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.

 

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help us shape brighter futures—one child at a time.