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Classroom Assistant | Allentown, Pennsylvania

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sc works tridentBlandon, PA17 days ago
Classroom Assistant | Allentown, Pennsylvania Step into a vital role supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a highly structured classroom environment, working hands-on to help students achieve academic, behavioral, and social-emotional goals. As an Autism Support Interventionist, you'll collaborate closely with teachers, behavior specialists, therapists, and related service providers to deliver effective, individualized support. The position is contracted from now through June 11, 2027, aligning with the school calendar, for 32.535 hours each week.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver one-on-one and small group support to students with ASDImplement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as directed by the classroom team
  • Use evidence-based autism supports, such as visual schedules, PECS, AAC devices, and reinforcement systems
  • Assist students with routines, transitions, communication, and social skills
  • Accurately collect data for IEP progress monitoring on behavioral and academic goals
  • Support personal care needs (including toileting, hygiene, feeding, and mobility assistance)
  • Maintain a calm, consistent approach during episodes of challenging behaviors
  • Collaborate constructively with teachers, BCBAs, therapists, and other support staff
Desired Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Education, Psychology, ABA, Social Behavior, Human Services, or related field preferred; Associate degree considered with relevant experience
  • Minimum of one year experience working with children or adolescents in autism support, behavioral health, or special education settings (three years preferred)
  • Comfort and skill in supporting students with intensive behavioral and communicative needs, including physical management when necessary
  • Experience with ABA, behavioral health, residential, or school-based treatment settings is highly valued
These opportunities are available for immediate start and are first-come, first-served, with in-person interviews only. If you're ready to make a difference every day in the lives of students who benefit from intensive support, apply now to secure your spot! Sunbelt is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. No question on the website is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on any basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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Level

MidL4

Location

Blandon, PA

Occupation

Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

17 days ago

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