Educational Specialist - Aurora IL

About the role

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with various challenges to live lives of dignity and purpose. We seek an Educational Specialist who embodies this mission and is passionate about making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and implement meaningful and purposeful programming in AID's Community Day Service (CDS) settings.
• Develop and maintain individualized schedules, documentation, training, and programming as needed.
• Train and support staff on programming/curriculum implementation.
• Incorporate individualized client outcomes into CDS programming.
• Consult with staff regarding strategies, interventions, and supports to assist clients with autism.
• Observe and consult on potential new clients or current clients for intake, placement, supports, and programming needs.
• Provide Autism training/orientation for staff.
• Provide training for staff on CDS programming related topics, such as: activity facilitation, differentiation, levels of participation, modes of communication, etc.
• Maintain and expand community engagement (outings, volunteer sites, on-site guests, etc.).
• Support clients residing in AID CILA programs with Autism.
• Collaborate with Program Manager to ensure client programming and schedules are implemented as established.
• Collaborate with BCBA (regarding client’s behavioral needs, plan revisions, accommodations, modifications for client’s programming needs, etc.).
• Conduct observations and provide feedback to staff on best practices and programming expectations.
• Develop and maintain partnerships, coordinate schedules, and train on skills utilized at volunteer sites, AID Warehouse, food deliveries, etc.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Licenses/Certifications: Professional Educators License (Type 03, 09, or 10)
• Experience: 2 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities including autism and 2 years of teaching experience
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Illinois State Board of Education LBS1/Type 10, DSP Training, QIDP Training, CPI Training, Curriculum Development Experience
• Physical: No lifting restrictions, able to lift 50 pounds, standing, walking, and/or sitting for significant periods of time, able to run for brief periods of time, able to climb a ladder
• Equipment: Computer, Email, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Board Maker, Interactive White Board, CX360, Relias, Paycom, etc., Audio Visual Equipment, Assistive Technology, Adaptive Equipment (Lifting device, gait belt, walker, wheelchair, etc.), Tablets including iPads, Copier/Printer, Laminator, Walkie-Talkies, Telephone/Cell Phone
• Additional Requirements: Must meet Illinois QIDP certification requirements, must pass all modules of DHS sanctioned DSP training if not on registry, must complete required CEUs and CPDUs for QIDP and teacher certification, must have valid Illinois Driver’s License, good driving record, and minimal liability auto insurance, must acquire and maintain CPR, First-Aid, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Prevention (CPI 1 & 2), must maintain teaching certification

Pay

$1000 sign on bonus for full-time employees. Benefits_Summary.pdf

Schedule

Full Time employees. 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays. Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Critical Illness and accident insurance. 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.