Certifynd ABA

Desert Choice Schools

place Tempe, AZ 201-500 employees

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This company is backed by private equity (LLR Partners (acquired parent Learn It Systems from Milestone Partners in 2016))

Private equity ownership may impact company culture, benefits, and long-term stability. Review employee sentiment and risk analysis carefully.

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5 Reviews

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All reviews (5)

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Good workplace but admin can be slow

work Behavior Technician calendar_today Feb 18, 2026 public via Indeed

Coworkers were great and the school prioritized a safe environment, though administrative processes could move slowly.

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  • Great coworkers
  • Safety-focused culture
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  • Slow administrative processes
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Great place to make a difference

work Behavioral Health Technician calendar_today Jan 20, 2026 public via Indeed

Found the role meaningful and appreciated the educational opportunities, though at times felt stressed by staff not working together well.

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  • Meaningful work
  • Good educational opportunities
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  • Staff not always working together
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Chaotic, overbearing

work Staff (role not specified) calendar_today Nov 15, 2025 public via Indeed

The job itself is great working with students, but the management style and lack of support create ongoing stress.

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  • Rewarding work with students
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  • Overbearing management
  • Lack of support
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Desert Choice Experience

work Special Education Teacher calendar_today Jun 26, 2025 public via Indeed

Rigid behavior-level system for students, no breaks for teachers, and a very cliquish work environment.

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  • No breaks for teachers
  • Cliquish environment
  • Rigid system
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Teachers not respected

work Special Education Teacher calendar_today Oct 20, 2023 public via Indeed

Felt the organization didn't prioritize staff wellbeing; worked around 55 hours weekly under high stress with little support.

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  • Excessive weekly hours
  • High stress
  • Felt unsupported by organization