Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Autism Center-Based Program

About the Role

Provides specialized, intensive, and individualized support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who may exhibit complex learning and/or behavioral challenges. As a critical member of the special education team, primarily responsible for implementing student-specific support plans and fostering a safe, structured, and therapeutic learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Respect confidentiality regarding student needs and abilities
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students within the center and general education settings, addressing safety concerns immediately.
• Collaborate with the Special Education Teacher, School Psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), and other team members.
• Assist the Special Education Teacher with the implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Support students in accessing the curriculum and completing social/play, adaptives, and academic tasks, including tasks that are modified or accommodated based on the IEP.
• Facilitate and model the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and other communication supports throughout the school day.
• Support students' meaningful inclusion in the general education classroom, including preparing for transitions and generalizing skills taught in the center.
• Implement student-specific Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and behavior management strategies with fidelity.
• Provide one-on-one (1:1) or small group support for students with significant safety and behavioral concerns, including but not limited to, aggression, self-injurious behaviors, and elopement.
• Assist students with emotional regulation and coping skills, and support their access to sensory accommodations and a safe space.
• Collect and maintain accurate daily data on student behavior and academic progress as required by the IEP team.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to manage and respond to complex and challenging student behaviors, Extremely strong interpersonal communication skills and a have a collaborative work style

Compensation

• Base pay: $19.84 - $25.20/hr
• Career range upper: $30.55/hr

Benefits

• This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
• This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.