School-Based Paraprofessional

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with autism? Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST), one of the largest and most respected autism service providers in the country, is hiring Para-Professionals to join our dedicated and growing team.Why Join AST?At AST, we want to help you reach your career goals. Once you learn the ropes of ABA, there’s potential to be promoted in as little as three months, and plenty of opportunities to grow professionally.Check out our additional perks:Competitive pay401(k) retirement planPaid training and ongoing developmental opportunitiesPaid drive time and mileageBCBA coursework and on-site supervision for those pursuing certificationUp to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) after 90 days of full-time employmentSick leave eligibility for part-time employeesSupportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for advancementAbout ASTAt AST, we’re part of LEARN Behavioral, a national organization committed to nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs. With services offered coast to coast, we’re proud to be a leader in the field, and we’re growing every day.What You’ll DoAs a Para-Professional, you will provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism and support their families in both in-home and center-based settings. You will work under the guidance of a Clinical Supervisor, and your responsibilities will include:Implementing individualized ABA programs and treatment plansRecommending new programming goals and assisting with client program developmentCreating therapy materials and conducting monthly team meetingsProviding parent education and consultation servicesCollecting and analyzing behavior data to identify trends and provide insights to your supervisorWriting first drafts of progress reports and reviewing client programs in EnsoraAssisting with coordination of care and other BCBA support tasksActing as a floater for the center as neededQualificationsBachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related fieldMinimum 2 years’ experience working with children with special needs and/or autismMeet the minimum age requirement of 18 (on or before the first day of employment)Eligibility to work in the United StatesAvailability to work a consistent weekly schedule: mornings, afternoons, and/or eveningsAbility to pass a background checkProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Ability to learn new software quicklyNot to mention, it’s a plus if you:Are bilingual in English and SpanishPhysical RequirementsPhysical demands may vary depending on client needs. You may be required to:Push, pull, and lift up to 35 poundsMove quickly to respond to clients in real-timeSit on the floor, stoop, stand, walk, and run as part of active engagement with clientsEqual Opportunity EmployerLEARN Behavioral and AST are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.Ready to Make a Difference?Apply now and help us shape brighter futures—one child at a time.

Created: 2025-10-04