Classroom Aide | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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Job Description

Step into a rewarding opportunity as an Autism Support Interventionist, providing meaningful support to students within highly structured educational settings. This contract assignment runs through the school calendar, tentatively ending June 11, 2027, and offers 32.535 hours per week in both Carbon and Lehigh Counties. Openings are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and may shift according to need. In-person interviews are required.

Your expertise will help shape positive outcomes for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Be prepared to deliver individualized and small-group support in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, while implementing and maintaining routine, structure, and proven behavioral strategies.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Education, Psychology, ABA, Social Behavior, Human Services, or a similar field preferred
• Associates degree accepted with at least one year of directly relevant experience (three years strongly preferred)
• Proven ability to support children or adolescents with ASD, emotional/behavioral disabilities, or in behavioral health, crisis intervention, or structured special education environments
• Familiarity with strategies like PECS, visual schedules, AAC devices, reinforcement systems, and social stories
• Comfortable supporting students exhibiting challenging behaviors, including aggression, elopement, property destruction, and severe emotional dysregulation

Core Responsibilities:

• Direct implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Support academic, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional goals in classroom routines
• Assist with personal care as needed, including feeding, toileting, and mobility
• Collect data for progress monitoring and collaborate with teachers, behavior specialists, and therapists
• Maintain a calm, confident demeanor and reinforce positive behaviors

This assignment provides the chance to directly impact students lives and build your professional expertise in a supportive, fast-paced setting.

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