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2026-27 SY CLASSROOM BASED Lead Behavior Therapist
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Lead Behavior Therapist implements positive behavior support techniques in a special education classroom, collects behavioral data, facilitates social interactions, and ensures compliance with behavior intervention plans.
About this role
We are looking to grow our team of FULL-TIME Behavior Intervention Therapists for the UPCOMING 2026-27 SY. School begins August 6, 2026.
All positions are located in San Jose and are classroom-based.
We are a Certified Non-Public Agency with the California Department of Education (CDE). We were also the first organization to be certified in California as a Certified Autism Center through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.A in related field PREFERRED, or in pursuit of.
- 1-2 years’ experience in Applied Behavior Analysis or providing Behavior Supports within a Public Special Education Classroom REQUIRED. (STARTING PAY IS $26 hourly for 1 year min experience. Up to $35 hourly with 8+ years' experience)
- Included classroom experience/exposure preferred.
- Autism experience REQUIRED.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implement positive behavior support techniques within classroom/school environment.
- Observe environment to determine where adjustments can be made within the classroom.
- Provide client with visuals to keep on task/ reminded of expectations and rewards.
- Provide client with appropriate means of communicating needs/
- or identifying frustration.
- Redirect client from inappropriate/or off task behaviors (reminding what they are working towards, or distracting with conversation they find meaningful).
- Facilitate play and/or social interactions during recess and lunch times.
- Understand and implement BIP(s) if they are in place, for each client.
- Take qualitative, quantitative and ABC (when needed) data for each client's program every session.
- Participate in all required trainings/staff development days.
Required Staff Training and Continued Education:
- Complete and maintain current standing in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
- Complete annual Mandated Report Training.
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COMPENSATION TO BE DETERMINED BASED UPON EXPERIENCE. THE MINIMUM PAY RATE STARTS AT $26 HOURLY AND GOES UP WITH EXPERIENCE.
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