Special Education Paraprofessional

PlayDate Behavioral Interventions , a local nonprofit serving the Pikes Peak area, is looking for Special  Education Professionals who are looking to leave the classroom  environment for a flexible schedule. Our collaborative team is dedicated  to serving children ages 0-18. We ensure lack of funding is not a barrier by providing over $2 million in scholarship and pro bono services in the Colorado Springs area over the last 18 years. PAID TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES!

We are seeking motivated professionals for full time and part time positions providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to children with disabilities, including individual therapy, group / social skills therapy, and educational placement. We currently have a wait list and hope to increase access to services for these families. Qualified candidates will display a dedication to improving lives, commitment to collaboration, the pursuit of excellence as well as being compassionate and flexible. This position focuses on supporting students with special needs develop skills across developmental domains including communication, daily living, and socialization. Staff work with caregivers including parents and schools to implement research-based methods to decrease challenging behaviors and increase skills.

The position offers FREE supervision under a BCBA for candidates pursuing certification. On-going training and supervision are provided to all staff. Team Leader positions available!

Benefits for all staff include :

• ALL WORK HOURS PAID AT SAME HOURLY RATE (billable, non-billable, training,  etc); Typically client cancellations are supplemented by training hours
• Paid Ongoing training
• Culture of collaboration
• Recognition for your hard work
• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 75% of medical premium PAID BY AGENCY
• Retirement - Agency contributes up to 3% of gross annual salary even without employee contribution
• Life Insurance - 100% of premium PAID BY AGENCY
• Paid Leave for all employees regardless of part-time or full-time

BONUS PROGRAM - full time staff can earn up to additional $1000 per quarter

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include :

intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements

instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :

accordingly.

time.

supervisors, and community members.

professional development, ethics, and technology, and training in order to

perform job responsibilities to required standard.

and make-up.

BASIC & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.

movements as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan in the course of

working with children with challenging behavior.

school, and community placements.

EXPERIENCE :

1 : 1 setting; experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

EDUCATION :

Behavior Analysis, Speech and Hearing Services, or related field.