School Based Behavior Therapy Assistant Job at Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description



Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. We primarily serve children from birth to 8 years with a variety of physical and developmental disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and spina bifida. Our services include Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs. Our team combines expertise and passion to provide exceptional services to meet the needs of every client we serve. Join our community of like-minded individuals, to make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and independence. Be part of our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play and their communities.

Job Description



Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking full-time Behavior Therapy Assistants to support the behavior and educational services provided to students in our contracted charter schools that is located in Northeast Philadelphia. The charter school program services school-age children who have been identified through their IEP as needing individual support. This position may include travel to our additional sites in Philadelphia.

The Behavior Therapy Assistant will fill a critical role in the expansion of Positive Behavior Supports within Easterseals and our charter school partners. The primary role involves implementing strategies as outlined in Positive Behavior Support Plans which includes taking data and teaching functionally equivalent replacement skills. The Behavior Therapy Assistant will work under the supervision of a Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS) and contribute to creating a nurturing and effective learning environment. This individual will need to demonstrate flexibility in that they may be serving one student at a time or be supporting a classroom teacher in an assistant role.

Qualifications



Associate degree or higher in a related field and/or current RBT certification required.
• Experience working with children with disabilities and/or challenging behavior preferred.
• CPR/First aid certification preferred.
• Reliable transportation is required for possible travel to additional school sites.

Additional Information

  • Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
  • Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website:
  • Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work,

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