Behavior Mentor, CHAAMP

At the present time, vacancies exist for Behavior Mentors to join our CHAAMP program for the 2025- 2026 school year. The positions are part of the Student Services division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit, located at the CHAAMP (Communities Helping Adolescents with Autism Make Progress) program in Mill Town Square, Downingtown, PA.

At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don't wait – apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in education or psychology preferred
• Autism background and ABA experience required
• Vaild PA Driver's License required; Must meet CCIU procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached document for more information)
• CPR/First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire
• Registered Behavior Technician credential required to obtain within 90-days of hire
• PA Ciminal and Child abuse Clearances current withtin 180 days prior to start date required
• FBI clearance current within 1 year of start date required
• Clearance as an MA provider by Pennsylvania and the federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire)
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing and directing a behavioral model for the students at the CHAAMP program, a secondary transition program for students with moderate to severe autism.
• Use principles of applied behavior analysis to extinguish negative behaviors and promote positive replacement behaviors as developed in a student's IEP.
• Maintain continuous data to document frequency of targeted student behaviors and goals.
• Transport and accompany students in the community to develop and reinforce social, recreational, and vocational skills per IEP goals.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and management strategies for student-student or student-staff conflicts.
  
  

Hourly Rate 2025-2026 School Year

• Support, Level 12; $26.55 - $33.19 Hourly
• Placement on salary scale based upon years of experience in a similar position
  
  

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 225 days/year (190 days during regular school year and 35 days during Extended School Year)
• 7:30AM - 3:00, with a working lunch
  
  

Support Staff Benefits

• Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
• If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, opt-out payments available
• Life insurance in amount of 1x annual salary paid by CCIU
• Long-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injury
• Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
• Worker's Compensation
• New employees accrue 10 sick days and 2 personal days annually
• Tuition reimbursement - 100% of 12 credits per year
• ...and much more!
  
  

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.