Aba Trainer

Area Cooperative Educational Services • North Haven, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

ACES Bassett Road School Grove Program is actively seeking motivated individuals who have a desire and passion to work as full-time ABA Trainers. The Grove Program is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and delivers 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. This is a 10-month position, plus mandatory Extended School Year summer school during the month of July. The school year starts in mid-August and runs into June.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Desire to learn.
• Ability to accept and incorporate feedback.
• Value timeliness and excellent attendance.
• 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.
• Degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health/medical benefits.
• Retirement/Pension Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Competitive Compensation.
• 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED