Job Description:

Working alongside a dynamic team of teachers and Speech, Occupational and ABA Therapists, the Special Education Teacher will supervise one of our ABA rooms. In these rooms, we serve infants and toddlers ages 2 - 3 that have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as other global delays.

Children in our autism program will receive 1:1 highly individualized ABA instruction with goals that are child-specific based on thorough assessment, ongoing data collection, and data-driven decision making. Teaching methods used in this room include applied verbal behavior, discrete trial instruction, and a multidisciplinary team consisting of speech therapists, occupational therapists, and a licensed psychologist providing additional therapeutic support.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution

• New York State Certified Special Education Teacher (Birth-2nd Grade, TSSLD, TSHH, LMSW, LCSW, NP, RN, LPN)
• 1 year of experience as a lead teacher in a room setting a big plus
• Relevant ABA Experience a big plus
• Certified Teacher for Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) a plus
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Early Intervention (EI) a plus

Salary

$90,000 - $110,000

Schedule:

7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

This a full-time, 12-month position

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implement programs based on the science of applied behavior analysis, speech and language pathology, and occupational therapy
• Conduct intake and ongoing assessments of students
• Collect data on child's progress, behaviors, and performance
• Conduct group activities and group instruction
• Participate in implementation of behavior intervention plans
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Supervise/train teaching assistants, student teachers, and interns
• Conduct daily/weekly observations for teaching assistants, student teachers, and interns
• Participate in staff meetings and staff training sessions
• Complete progress reports for parent-teacher meetings

Job Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 days of Sick Leave
• We offer a strong supervision model. Our experienced staff is here to help you
• Training in our integrated model, which combines the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis, Speech & Language Pathology, and Occupational Therapy
• Availability of clinical resources to aid in professional growth
• BCBA/LBA Supervision Available

About You:

A passionate and energetic State-certified teacher with a background in Early Childhood Education and preferably experience with ABA Therapy. You are someone who shares a belief in our mission to bring exceptional treatment and services to children with autism in underserved communities. You have integrity, persistence, patience, and a genuine desire to educate and empower children with autism and better the professional lives of those you work alongside. You value individuality and are a keen judge of character. You understand the importance of teachers, therapists, one-to-one ABA Classroom Assistants, and parents working together to change the course of children's lives.