Special Education Assistant / Behavior Assistant

EMERALD Behavior and Education Specialists, LLC is seeking qualified, experienced paraprofessionals in the field of Special Education. Emerald was founded by Behavior Analyst William Henkel, PhD/BCBA, and Education Specialist April Kelly Henkel, to assist special education students in their neighborhood schools to live successful, independent, and fulfilling lives!

Can you provide the extra help needed by a student with special needs? Join our team!

Here's what Emerald offers:

We are a small agency deeply committed to improving the lives of our students AND creating a work environment where our employees are respected and appreciated for their contribution.

We offer competitive pay and an opportunity for increases.

Supervision and clinical support directly from the agency founders; no middle men saying, "Sorry I can't help you. Talk to human resources". Ugh. We hate that...

Paid time off plus 10 paid holidays throughout the year for full time employees.

Excellent medical benefits through Kaiser, dental, vision, and life insurance for full time employees

ALL of our full time employees are eligible for benefits.

We don't play games with your work hours. You can rely on a steady 30 hours per week during school hours - no weekends, late nights, or cancelled hours.

Emerald's mission is to provide high-quality, individualized service to students, with the goal of increased independence in the least restrictive environment. We are seeking individuals who share our philosophy to join our team! As one of Emerald's Behavior / Instructional Assistants you will play a critical role in implementing and evaluating behavior and education plans in schools throughout Sonoma County.

Our Behavior / Instructional Assistants work with students with a variety of special needs, which may include Autism, Emotional Disturbance, ADHD, and other disabling conditions.

Job duties include:

• Establishing a positive relationship with students
• Implementing behavior plans
• Direct instruction of modified academic plans
• Data collection
• Working collaboratively with teachers, specialists, and other paraprofessionals.

Applicants must have at least 2 years of experience working with students.

High School diploma or GED is required / BA degree preferred. We require a copy of your diploma, degree or transcripts. Successful applicants must also pass a fingerprint check.

Hours are a typical school day, 6-7 hours per day.

Starting pay: $20.00 - $23.00 /per hour depending on education and experience. We also offer competitive benefits and paid time off!

If you can't work 5 days each week due to your own school schedule or other commitments ON-CALL SUBSTITUTES are also needed!

Come see why the best in the field work for Emerald. Send us your resume today!

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you living in or near Sonoma County, CA?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations