Classroom Assistant | Whitehall, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Job Description

Make a difference every single day as an Autism Support Interventionist, providing essential support to students who benefit from specialized educational services in Carbon and Lehigh counties. This contract opportunity runs now through June 2027 (tentatively aligned with the school calendar), offering consistent weekly hours in highly structured, collaborative classrooms. Openings are limited and interviews are in-person only.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, ABA, Social Behavior, Human Services, or a related area is strongly preferred; Associate’s degree considered with at least one year of relevant experience (three years preferred)
• Experience supporting children or adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavioral or emotional disabilities, ABA, behavioral health, crisis intervention, residential or partial hospitalization programs, or special education
• Comfortable working with students exhibiting intensive behavioral and emotional needs—including aggression, elopement, property destruction, self-injury, or severe dysregulation
• Calm, consistent approach with strong collaboration and communication skills

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver one-on-one and small-group instructional support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) under teacher guidance
• Use visual schedules, PECS, AAC devices, reinforcement, social stories, and sensory supports as needed
• Assist with routines, transitions, communication, and social skill-building
• Gather data for academic and behavioral IEP progress monitoring
• Assist with personal care, including hygiene, toileting, feeding, and mobility
• Partner closely with classroom staff, BCBAs, therapists, and related professionals

This hands-on, behavior-focused role is ideal for compassionate professionals eager to build meaningful relationships and foster positive outcomes for students. Pay for this role is $43 per hour, reflecting the value of your expertise and commitment.

Apply today and join a dedicated team making a lasting impact on young lives—your skills and empathy are needed now more than ever!

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