Behavior Technician- $750 Sign-On Bonus

Company: Desert Choice Schools
Location: Chandler
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:Desert Choice Schools certified K-12 private day school is looking for full-time (37.5 hours per week) Behavior Technicians (Teacher's Aide/ Paraprofessionals) for the 2022/2023 school year for our Buckeye Learning Center.The hourly pay rate starting at $17.50 p/h, and we are offering a $750 sign-on bonus.Start Date will be July 28th.This is a 10-month school year position, with summer and school breaks(fall, winter, spring) off and not paid.It's perfect for the candidates with a background in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Sociology and Healthcare.This position is also for candidates that are generally interested to work with children with special needs and want to make a difference in their lives.Additionally, if you possess a Bachelor's Degree in any field, you could also apply at AZ Department of Education to become a Substitute Teacher, so you could teach for us a Sub and earn a higher pay rate while being a Substitute Teacher. You can be a Behavioral Tech and a Sub Teacher at the same time.Please Note: The starting rate for a Behavioral Technician is $17.50 per hour, $ 18.50 for RBT.Please Note: A valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card" IVP" is required to be considered (or ability to get one).Responsibilities:As a Behavior Technician, you'll be a part of a school-based special education team. This team works with school districts to deliver the highest-quality special education services to students with special needs. You'll provide assistance to the teacher in the implementation of all program components such as the Clinical Program, Instruction, Special Education Services and Physical Fitness. You will be supported by a mentor, veteran behavior technicians and an on-site administrator manager.Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED is required; Current Arizona IVPFingerprint Clearance Card is required to be considered or ability to get one Physical requirementsThe physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:Lift and/or move up to 100 poundsMust be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (stoop, reach, stand, kneel, squat, sit, walk, lift, pull, grasp) for extended periods of timeMust be willing and able to implement safety measures consistent with Professional Crisis Management Association (PCMA) such as: therapeutic holds and transportation procedures utilizing quick body movements in the course of maintaining the safety of students with special needsCOVID Message:The health and well-being of our clients, staff, and community are of the utmost importance to LEARN Behavioral. With the continued presence of COVID-19, we are committed to providing our essential services to clients, while maintaining safety for everyone. Please consider our practices on Face Coverings, Daily Health Screenings, and Employee Vaccinations below before applying for one of our open positions:Face Coverings - LEARN follows the CDC's guidance and in most locations, face coverings are optional. There are a few exceptions where continued use of face coverings, such as local county and/or payor mandates, is required. Please note that as the CDC guidance changes, LEARN's face covering practices will also change.Daily Health Screenings - We follow local county guidelines, and may adjust this practice as COVID-19 cases in your area increase/decrease.Employee Vaccination - Employees are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19, as vaccination may be a requirement in the future to comply with Executive and State/Local or Payor vaccination mandates.

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