Aba Trainer

Area Cooperative Educational Services•Northford, CT

About The Position

ACES Autism Programs are actively seeking motivated individuals who have a desire and passion to work as full-time ABA Trainers. ACES’ Autism Programs are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and deliver dynamic, high quality educational services to individuals aged 3-22 with diagnoses of autism and/or other related developmental disorders. ABA Trainers are frontline instructors teaching students in 1:1 and small group settings across a variety of skill and content areas. ABA Trainers facilitate discrete trial instruction, natural environment training and other evidence-based practices. ABA Trainers work toward increasing a student's independent functioning and academic skills while decreasing challenging behaviors. Qualified applicants will possess a high school diploma and have the desire to have a positive impact on the lives of individuals in a dynamic, fast paced learning environment. This is a 10-month position, 208 paid days (195 workdays and 12 paid holidays), plus mandatory Extended School Year summer school during the month of July. Training & Supervision Provided: ACES ASSIST training includes behavior de-escalation and physical management strategies and protocols. 40 hours of training that meets the requirements to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in alignment with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Reimbursement provided for the application and examination fees associated with RBT certification. Supervision and support provided by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a certified Special Education teacher. Benefits & Perks : Comprehensive health/medical benefits offered. Retirement/Pension Program. Tuition Reimbursement. Competitive Compensation. Qualifications Qualifications : Qualified applicants will have a desire to learn, the ability to accept and incorporate feedback, value timeliness and excellent attendance, possess the skills needed to work on a collaborative student centered team, and the ability to communicate effectively and positively with supervisors, peers, and students. Experience with students in grades 6-12 and transition age students with behavioral and instructional support needs or degree in related field preferred. Application : External Candidates: apply online at www.aces.org Internal Candidates: apply via the “ Careers at ACES ” link on InterfACES .

Requirements

High school diploma
Desire to have a positive impact on the lives of individuals in a dynamic, fast paced learning environment.
Desire to learn
Ability to accept and incorporate feedback
Value timeliness and excellent attendance
Possess the skills needed to work on a collaborative student centered team
Ability to communicate effectively and positively with supervisors, peers, and students.

Nice To Haves

Experience with students in grades 6-12 and transition age students with behavioral and instructional support needs or degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Teaching students in 1:1 and small group settings across a variety of skill and content areas.
Facilitating discrete trial instruction, natural environment training and other evidence-based practices.
Working toward increasing a student's independent functioning and academic skills while decreasing challenging behaviors.