Special Education Paraprofessional at New Story Schools Columbus, OH, 43725 New Story Schools is seeking a qualified Special Education Tutor/Behavior Technician to teach and mentor students as part of the Outreach Program. Special Education Tutors/Behavior Technicians work 1:1 in home and community settings with students on the Autism Spectrum focusing on addressing IEP goals. Programming may address academic, behavioral, and vocational goals. What we offer:
- Consistent Pay: Same hourly rate for all work, with no differentiation between billable and non-billable hours, and no reductions for patient cancellations
- Comprehensive Support: Focus on your role with administrative and clinical support-no dealing with insurance, scheduling, or large caseloads
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Flexible Schedule: Adaptable work schedule aligned with the school division calendar
- Professional Development: Access to ongoing professional development and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education
- Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions
Job Responsibilities:
- Apply the principals of behavior science to tutor students
- Run data-driven practice as assigned
- Implement Precision Teaching and/or discrete-trial training
- Record accurate data
- Use data to make decisions
- Use explicit instruction as assigned
- Apply Mathetics to daily instruction
- Implement direct instruction programs and techniques
- Perform habit training duties
- Manage students as assigned
- Implement principles of behavioral science to effectively manage student behavior
- Adhere to the behavior management tier assigned to each student
- Supervise and execute school activities inside and outside the learning environment
- Arrange and maintain a safe and effective learning environment
- Implement data-based decision making as assigned
- Use formal academic and behavior data to assist with interventions
- Submit all data and records by established deadlines
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Genuine passion for working with children, demonstrating patience and compassion.
Nice-to-Haves
- An associate's degree or higher or completed at least two years of postsecondary study; or successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment.
- Experience working with children with special needs or autism through volunteer work, employment, or other relevant experiences
New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.