Grade Level: Elementary

Hours: Approx. 29 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Implement educational and behavioral programs based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for students with disabilities who exhibit significant and challenging behaviors.

• Support students in developing skills across areas including social interactions, academics (reading and math), communication, self-care, and vocational skills.

• Provide 1:1 or small group instruction in school, community, and possibly home settings, always maintaining 100% visual surveillance and strict adherence to safety protocols, including bolting and lost child procedures.

• Collect and graph treatment data daily to monitor progress and collaborate with BCBAs and special educators to evaluate and adjust programming as needed.

• Offer hands-on support for activities of daily living, including toileting and personal hygiene, to reinforce positive behaviors and reduce interfering behaviors using reinforcement strategies.

• Use highly structured, individualized treatment programs developed by behavioral specialists to teach and generalize new skills.

• Handle and respond appropriately to significant acting-out behaviors, which may include aggression (e.g., biting, hitting) or self-injurious behaviors (e.g., head banging, skin picking), following behavior intervention plans with fidelity.

• Reinforce positive behaviors and use evidence-based interventions to decrease problematic behaviors, under the supervision of a BCBA.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with students with special needs, particularly those with autism.

• Ability to follow structured behavior plans and support team collaboration.

• Strong communication and reliability.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.

• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.

• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.

• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.

• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?
If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.

Ready to join us? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.