Autism Instructor

About the role

The Trellis School is seeking entry-level Autism Instructors for full-time positions. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM. The school is located at 14450 York Rd, Suite A, Sparks, MD 21152.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute naturalistic lesson plans outside of the classroom for learners that incorporate motivation and individualized education plan skills.
• Demonstrate the use of evidence-based (ABA/VB) teaching strategies to shape skills across learning environments.
• Implement learners’ individualized behavior, toileting, and feeding protocols.
• Accurately complete daily data tracking and input responsibilities.
• Implement feedback and instructional recommendations made by school team (teacher, BCBA, program specialists).
• Create and prepare instructional materials for individual learners.
• Participate in internal team meetings and high-profile meetings for students.
• Support general school procedures such as arrival, lunch schedules, dismissal, cleaning tasks, field trips, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma is required.
• An Associate's or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Adaptability and Flexibility: Effectively adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Planning/organizing: Detail-oriented, prioritizes and plans work activities, and uses time efficiently.
• Proficiency with Technology: Knowledge of Trellis specific web-based data collection systems and Microsoft Word programs (including word, excel, power point).
• Self-directed: Able to work independently and take initiative in taking the first steps or acting without being urged to complete responsibilities.
• Problem-solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Multi-tasking: Able to work on multiple projects at one time.
• Quality control: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality, and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security: Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Skills

• Ability to speak and read English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents related to Maryland State Curriculum, accounting, policy and procedures manual(s), safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports, letters, and emails.
• Ability to speak effectively with special needs children and in describing general work needs.

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement program

Pay

• Starting Pay Scale:
  • High School Diploma: $21.00/hr
  • Associate's Degree/Undergraduate Degree: $21.50/hr
  • Masters Degree: $23.00/hr

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement Program