Special Education Teacher
About The Position
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)
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
