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Zen Educate lists this Behavior Therapist - School Based opportunity in brecksville, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Description
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Your experience in behavioral support transfers directly into special education classrooms.
Whether you’ve worked as a Behavior Technician, Behavioral Specialist, Behaviour Therapist, or Behavior Interventionist, the skills you use every day are exactly what SPED classrooms need. Building rapport, supporting individuals with complex needs, implementing behavior intervention plans, de-escalating challenging situations, and applying therapeutic or behavioral strategies are all highly transferable to school settings.
These paraprofessional roles in SPED Classrooms are a natural next step if you want to continue making a real impact, with predictable school-day hours, a structured environment, weekly pay, and W-2 employment. You’ll support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs, while using the experience you’ve already built in a new and meaningful setting.
If you’re passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a role where your skills can make a daily difference, this could be your next step.
???? About Zen Educate
Zen Educate is a technology-driven platform that connects schools with high-quality educators in a faster, more transparent way. We simplify the hiring process by matching educators to roles that align with their skills, preferences, and availability.
By reducing friction for schools and increasing access to opportunities for educators, we’re building a more efficient and fair education staffing system.
As a Behavior Therapist moving into a school-based role, you'll apply the behavioral support skills you've already built, playing a crucial role in supporting students with special needs by assisting the classroom teacher. Your focus will be on implementing behavior management plans, redirecting challenging behaviors, facilitating social interactions, and providing one-on-one or small group assistance to help students meet their IEP goals within a structured learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist licensed staff in the classroom by helping implement academic adaptations and individualized education plans (IEPs).
Work with students individually or in small groups to support their self-care and social/behavioral needs.
Maintain a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
Provide timely support for students in crisis situations.
Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Required Qualifications
Hold an Associate Degree or higher from a US-accredited college or university OR hold a high school diploma plus a passed ParaPro Assessment, with a qualifying score of at least 456.
6+ months experience supporting people with special needs (in any capacity), ideally child-focused experience
Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time
Physical Requirements:
Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day
Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response)
Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process
Preferred Qualifications / Experience
Valid Educational Aide Permit
Experience working in special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors
Experience with personal care tasks, like diapering and toileting
Experience handling unexpected behaviour, such as hitting and biting
Comfortable with eloping
Experience with behaviour strategies and methodologies
Experience in collecting data and following BI plan
Certification in CPR and First Aid
Salary
Pay: $16 - $19 per hour, paid weekly.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).
Benefits and other offerings
Weekly pay by direct deposit, with paper check available on request
Professional development, including in-app training, paid role-specific certifications where applicable, and additional development opportunities depending on role and location
Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local law
Medical, dental, and vision insurance available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,560 hours in a 12 month period.
401(k) retirement plan with no employer match available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,000 hours in a 12 month period or more than 500 hours/year in a 24 month period.
Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to feel the difference you can make.
Ref: #CLETAZA-Oct26
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