School Paraprofessional
Newark/Delaware/United States
- Education
- School Paraprofessional
- Behavioral Interventionist
- RBT
School Paraprofessionals support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) by implementing ABA strategies and assisting teachers and behavioral teams. They collect data, apply de-escalation techniques, and ensure supervision compliance while working in various school settings. This role requires relevant certification, educational qualifications, and the ability to perform physical interventions as needed for student safety.
School Paraprofessional - Newark, DE
RCM Healthcare is currently staffing RBT’s & Behavioral Interventionists to provide support to IEP students around Newark, Delaware school district to join our team for this school year.
This is an incredible opportunity for many reasons, here’s just a few:
- Competitive wages
- Quick and easy onboarding process
- Reliable Schedule
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered
- School holidays and weekends off
Paraprofessionals & BT's assist students, in a one-to-one relationship, to meet the goals expressed in the student's individualized educational program, under the direction of an LBA, when a Behavior Intervention Plan is in place.
Paraprofessional Responsibilities:
- Implement student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), using ABA strategies, with at least 90% fidelity per performance checks completed by LBA.
- Assist teacher(s) and work collaboratively with educational and behavioral team for implementation of classroom/school routines.
- Accurately collect and graph data.
- Utilize QBS Safety Care de-escalation strategies and physical management as necessary for safety.
- Attend and participate in individual and group supervisions as scheduled to ensure 5% of hours worked as an RBT are supervised to remain in compliance with BACB.
Paraprofessional Qualifications:
- Certification per Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) for RBT
- Passing Paraprofessional Exam Score
- Associates degree OR 60 college credits
- TB Test within 5 years
- Ability to pass a criminal background check & child protection registry clearance
Paraprofessional Key Competencies:
- Empathy, understanding of developmental stages, and understanding and ability to utilize ABA strategies.
Paraprofessional Physical Requirements:
- This is an active position that requires employee to work parallel with students in multiple settings.
- Additionally, students may test physical boundaries, which may require physical intervention.
Paraprofessional Compensation:
- $20 - $23/hr.
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