School-based Behavior Therapist

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

• High School Diploma required. Associate's/Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 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 multi-tasks
• 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

Qualifications

• Must attend all mandatory trainings
• Must be able to speak and read English
• The ability to read and interpret documents related to Maryland State Curriculum, accounting, policy and procedures manual(s), safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions
• The ability to write routine reports, letters, and emails as well as general correspondence
• Have the ability to speak effectively with special needs children and in describing general work needs

Skills

• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Positive work ethic by actively seeking supportive tasks, offering suggestions for program improvement, and receiving constructive feedback in a professional manner
• Effective communication with special needs children
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Ability to manage competing demands and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities
• Ability to use time efficiently
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Ability to monitor own work to ensure quality and apply feedback to improve performance
• Ability to observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay

• Starting Pay Scale: Additional Support Instructor $21.00/hr
• High School Diploma: $21.50/hr
• Associate's Degree/Undergraduate Degree: $22.00/hr
• Masters Degree: $23.00/hr

Schedule

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