Paraprofessional
Aspire Living & Learning — Openings in Windsor, Burlington, Colchester, and Winooski
Pay: $19.22 – $23 per hour depending on experience/education
Job Type: Full-time, year-round
Schedule: Monday–Friday, between 7:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (Team meetings once a week after hours)
Work Location: In person
Please note: this role is internally recognized as a Behavior Therapist
Start a Rewarding Career as a Paraprofessional
Aspire Living & Learning is hiring compassionate, dependable, and energetic Paraprofessional to support children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum.
This entry-level position provides hands-on experience in applied behavior analysis (ABA). No prior ABA experience is required. Aspire Living & Learning provides comprehensive on-the-job training, ongoing supervision, and support to help qualified employees pursue Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
About the Paraprofessional Role
Paraprofessionals work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and/or special education teacher. You will implement individualized behavior support plans, education plans, and service agreements while helping clients develop communication, social, academic, motor, and daily living skills.
Clients may demonstrate mild to severe behavioral challenges, including aggressive or self-injurious behavior. The role requires patience, emotional maturity, physical fitness, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement individualized behavior support plans using applied behavior analysis techniques
- Teach communication, social, motor, play, cognitive, and self-care skills
- Support clients with daily living and personal care routines
- Reduce challenging behaviors through approved intervention strategies
- Collect accurate data on behavior, progress, and skill development
- Follow written treatment plans, protocols, and safety procedures
- Use prompting, discrete trial teaching, and naturalistic learning techniques
- Apply prevention, redirection, and physical intervention procedures when necessary and properly trained
- Maintain focus and attention for extended periods
- Collaborate with behavior analysts, special education teachers, families, and other team members
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and ongoing supervision
- Adapt to daily schedule changes and changing client needs
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; a combination of college coursework and relevant experience may be considered
- Previous experience in ABA, education, healthcare, human services, behavioral health, or direct support is helpful but not required
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Proof of automobile insurance
- Vehicle capable of transporting clients in the back seat
- Ability to travel within approximately 45 minutes of Windsor, Vermont
- Ability to pass a background check
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Physical fitness and coordination
- Ability to demonstrate approved physical prevention and redirection techniques
- Willingness to assist with personal care routines when necessary
- Ability to manage multiple details and follow instructions accurately
- Flexibility to work Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
- Ability to respond professionally to day-to-day schedule changes
Compensation and Benefits
- Hourly pay: $19.22–$25.43, based on education and experience working under a BCBA
- Bachelor’s degree with no prior experience: $20.61 per hour
- Guaranteed year-round schedule of 37.5 hours per week
- Opportunities to work up to 40 hours per week, including meetings and training
Apply Today
Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
- Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
- Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
- Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!
If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.
Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.