ABA Therapist

Easterseals Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves working as an ABA Therapist, focusing on supporting students with learning differences, particularly those with autism. The position requires active participation in professional development, proactive behavior management, and engagement with families and the community. Key responsibilities include constant interaction with the assigned student, data collection, training, assisting with self-care needs, and maintaining a safe learning environment. The role also involves setting and working towards behavioral and academic goals, delivering community-based instruction, collaborating with colleagues, and accurately implementing programs like NET, DTT, and academic instruction. The therapist is expected to summarize and graph data, accept feedback from supervisors, and contribute to a positive school culture. This position requires adherence to a specific schedule and maintaining cleanliness of the center.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; preferred but not mandatory in Psychology
A commitment to fulfill the school’s mission and vision
A passion for helping children and adults with learning differences
Experience working with children and/or adults with autism
Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis
The desire to be part of a true Professional Learning Community
Flexibility, patience, perception and empathy
A “Can-Do” attitude
Show respect and courtesy to students, parents, and colleagues
Accept feedback from supervisors in a polite and constructive manner
Communicate effectively to students, parents, and colleagues
Maintain confidential information about students and their families
Act as a positive role model and representative of Chartwell both at Chartwell and in the community
A strong desire to increase instructional efficacy by receiving and implementing feedback
An unwavering commitment to help each of our young learners excel behaviorally, academically, emotionally and socially
The employee is regularly required to operate a computer and communicate with others on the phone and in person
The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands and lift /move lightweight items
Ability to move independently within the facility and the community
Ability to care for student in caring and professional manor
Ability to lift small children

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Responsibilities

Actively participate in professional development and extracurricular activities
Proactively manage student behavior according to shared expectations and ABA guidelines
Engage families and community members in the learning process
Constant attention to and interaction with the assigned student (Note: when student is on break therapist should be interacting with student teaching play skills or prepping next trials)
Constant delivery of approvals to student
Accurately taking data and notes on targeted behaviors and any new observed behaviors
Working toward and completing training objectives
Assisting in toileting and self-care needs of student
Picking up and cleaning as you go to ensure the classroom environment is safe and conducive to learning
Demonstrating flexibility in scheduling and student assignment
Staying current on programming/curriculum and adapting program changes as they occur
Consistently following classroom schedule
Set and work toward ambitious behavioral and academic goals
Deliver community-based instruction
Work collaboratively with colleagues to implement and reinforce all components of a consistently positive, creative, and solutions-oriented school culture
Running NET, DTT, and academic programs accurately according to the curriculum
Accurately summarizing and graphing data
Accepting and executing feedback from the Center Director, PATH Director, and BCBAs
Working as a teammate in the classroom and throughout Chartwell
Communicating concerns in a friendly and professional manner
Completing assigned chores before leaving to ensure center cleanliness
Timeliness and punctuality for arrival (8:00 AM), lunch (30 minutes), and departure (3:45 PM at the earliest)