ABA Therapist

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in professional development and extracurricular activities
• Proactively manage student behavior according to shared expectations and ABA guidelines
• Engage families and community members in the learning process
• Constant attention to and interaction with the assigned student (when student is on break, interact with student teaching play skills or prepping next trials)
• Constant delivery of approvals to student
• Accurately take data and notes on targeted behaviors and any new observed behaviors
• Work toward and complete training objectives
• Assist in toileting and self-care needs of student
• Pick up and clean as you go to ensure the classroom environment is safe and conducive to learning
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling and student assignment
• Stay current on programming/curriculum and adapt program changes as they occur
• Set and work toward ambitious behavioral and academic goals
• Deliver community-based instruction
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to implement and reinforce all components of a consistently positive, creative, and solutions-oriented school culture
• Run NET, DTT, and academic programs accurately according to the curriculum
• Accurately summarize and graph data
• Accept and execute feedback from the Center Director, PATH Director, and BCBAs
• Work as a teammate in the classroom and throughout Chartwell
• Communicate concerns in a friendly and professional manner
• Complete assigned chores before leaving to ensure center cleanliness
• Arrive on time (8:00 AM), take a 30-minute lunch, and depart no earlier than 3:45 PM

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; preferred but not mandatory in Psychology
• A commitment to fulfill the school’s mission and vision
• A passion for helping children and adults with learning differences
• Experience working with children and/or adults with autism
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis
• The desire to be part of a true Professional Learning Community
• Flexibility, patience, perception, and empathy
• A “Can-Do” attitude
• Show respect and courtesy to students, parents, and colleagues
• Accept feedback from supervisors in a polite and constructive manner
• Communicate effectively to students, parents, and colleagues
• Maintain confidential information about students and their families
• Act as a positive role model and representative of Chartwell both at Chartwell and in the community
• A strong desire to increase instructional efficacy by receiving and implementing feedback
• An unwavering commitment to help each young learner excel behaviorally, academically, emotionally, and socially

Physical Requirements

With or without accommodation:

• Regularly operate a computer and communicate with others on the phone and in person
• Frequently walk, sit, use hands, and lift/move lightweight items
• Move independently within the facility and the community
• Care for students in a caring and professional manner
• Lift small children

Schedule

• Arrival: 8:00 AM
• Lunch: 30 minutes
• Earliest departure: 3:45 PM

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a normal working office setting that is environmentally controlled and out in the field.