Autism/ABA Teaching Assistant

Responsibilities

• Work directly with a variety of students (behavior, learning, activities of daily living, communication, community-based instruction, vocation development)
• Implement programming and behavior plans under supervised support to include data collection
• Create teaching and classroom materials
• Implement the Marcus Crisis Prevention Procedures model to support students with unwanted behaviors
• Auxiliary in classroom daily activities and lessons to help students develop skills and independence

Requirements

• Ability to assist in lifts and/or physically manage students of varying sizes and weight
• BCI & FBI background check
• Reliable transportation
• Desire to change lives

Physical Demands

• Participate in physical interventions, when necessary, using certified safety techniques (training provided)
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Bending
• Twisting
• Holding in a quick paced environment

Benefits

Benefits (full-time): 401 K, Health/Dental/Vision, Tuition assistance, Life insurance, Daily mentoring opportunities with knowledgeable clinicians, Paid supervision for BCBA candidates ($7,000 value), In-house training leading to professional certifications (Behavioral Therapist/Marcus Crisis Prevention Program), Professional medical and educational environment, Opportunity to be part of a committed, compassionate, cohesive team

Pay

$1000 12-month sign-on bonus for full time

Schedule

Up to 10 weeks off per year