Behavior Technician

*About us:*
The KidsLink School is seeking passionate, innovative, and caring individuals looking for full-time employment. The KidsLink School is a year round program which services students with behavioral and developmental disabilities and related diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism/ABA Teaching Assistants are expected to work directly with students who have intensive behavioral and/or instructional needs in a 1:1, 1:2, and/or small group setting utilizing the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis to teach academic, social, and adaptive behavior skills.

*Daily Responsibilities:*
* Work directly with a variety of students (behavior, learning, activities of daily living, communication, community-based instruction, vocation development)
* Implement programming and behavior plans under supervised support to include data collection
* Create teaching and classroom materials
* Implement the Crisis Prevention Intervention model to support students with unwanted behaviors
* Assist with classroom daily activities and lessons to help students develop skills and independence

*Salary:*
* Starting salary is $28,000
* $30,000 is starting salary for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree
* Salary is also commensurate with relevant experience in the field

*Benefits:*
* Make a difference in the lives of children and families with special needs
* $1000 12-month sign-on bonus for full time hires
* Up to 10 weeks off per year - we work on a modified school calendar
* Daily mentoring opportunities with knowledgeable clinicians
* Paid supervision for BCBA candidates ($7,000 value)
* In-house training leading to professional certifications (Behavioral Therapist/Marcus Crisis Prevention Program)
* Professional medical and educational environment
* Opportunity to be part of a committed, compassionate, cohesive team
* 401 K
* Health/Dental/Vision
* Tuition assistance
* Life insurance

*Requirements:*
* Ability to assist in lifts and/or physically manage students of varying sizes and weight
* BCI & FBI background check
* Reliable transportation
* Desire to change lives
* Experience is preferred; however, all staff will be fully trained during the onboarding process.

*Physical Demands:*
* Ability to participate in physical interventions, when necessary, using certified safety techniques (training provided).
* Physical interventions are a last resort and targeted to be reduced, however when they occur, they may require physical exertion.
* Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: kneeling, lifting, bending, twisting, and holding in a quick paced environment.

*Schedule:*
* Monday- Friday 8:30a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):
* Please share your email address and contact number
* How many years of experience do you have in ABA?

Ability to Commute:
* Streetsboro, OH (Required)

Work Location: In person