ABA Instructor Tier 3 - JOB ID# 14298

About the role

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily functions of the school, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and classroom coverage.
• Provide 1:1 and/or small group instruction under teacher direction.
• Implement academic and behavioral programming.
• Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times.
• Collect and input continuous and discontinuous data.
• Complete required documentation and data entry into designated systems.
• Participate in clinical reviews and team meetings.
• Prepare instructional materials and organize the classroom environment.
• Aid in the development of daily living skills (e.g., toileting, hygiene).
• Maintain Safety Care certification and implement procedures as needed.
• Uphold CREC policies and perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in data collection, BIP implementation, and instructional delivery.
• Support onboarding and orientation of new staff under the teacher or Tier 3 direction.
• Serve as a Qualified Staff Member (QSM) in preschool settings.
• Provide on-the-spot training and guidance to float staff.
• Plan and deliver small group activities with teacher input.
• Enter data into spreadsheets and databases independently.
• Provide feedback on programming and materials under the direction of the team.
• Train and mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 staff using established checklists and competency tools to ensure effective performance.
• Serve as a point of contact in the teacher's absence, including managing the daily schedule, communicating with parents, and making instructional decisions aligned with student goals.
• Contribute to assessment activities and assist with tools such as the ABLLS-R and VB-MAPP.
• Provide structured input on programming (e.g., prompting hierarchy, reinforcement schedules, materials, data sheets).
• Support clinical and educational teams with special projects and data reviews.
• Attend and support staff training, scheduling meetings.
• Model professional communication and conduct across all stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, RBT, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience at an equivalent ABA program with individuals with autism and/or disabilities.
• Satisfactory performance evaluation(s) are required for achieving and maintaining this Level.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with all staff.
• RBT supervision provided as available and approved; BCBA supervision hours provided as available and approved.

Benefits

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Comprehensive benefit time package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
• Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.