Behavior Technician

6 days ago

Chicago IL, Cook County, IL; Illinois, United States Zen Educate Full-time $27 Temporary

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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. By partnering closely with schools and districts, we create better matches, offer fair pay, and support you throughout your journey, helping you build a career that works for you. Join us as a SPED Behavior Technician (TA) and apply your specialized skills to empower students, helping them overcome behavioral obstacles and access their education more effectively within a supportive school framework. Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as needed
- Support students with elements of personal care (feeding, toileting, etc.) This role requires travel throughout Chicago city limits, so candidates must live in Chicago or within an easy local commute.
- 1+ years experience working with children with special needs
- 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. Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process Preferred

Qualifications:
- Behavioral Technician or PCA experience
- Crisis prevention (CPI) training
- Pay: $27 per hour, paid weekly Schedule: Minimum two days throughout Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am
- 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work). 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.

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