Young Adult SPED & Behavior Teacher - Relocation Available

Thrive Education Partners•Buffalo, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Education Partners is seeking an experienced educator to work one-on-one with an autistic young adult in his home and community in Fairport, New York. The role combines individualized instruction, life and community skills, and behavior support. The student communicates using short phrases, gestures, and an AAC device, and has epilepsy and significant behavioral support needs, including a history of physical aggression. A behavior plan and written safety plan will be in place before the educator works independently, and Thrive will provide training. The educator will design and deliver instruction in communication, functional literacy, and math, while also supporting daily living, leisure, and community skills. Learning should be active, experiential, and connected to real-life routines and goals. The role offers autonomy, ongoing support from Thrive’s behavior and educational management team, and collaboration with the family and other service providers. This is a long-term role intended to evolve as the student transitions from traditional school into adulthood. The educator may help shape a transition program, community-based learning, vocational exploration, and a weekly schedule. As the program expands, the educator may take a leadership role in setting program direction and training and coaching additional staff. The position is primarily in-home, includes regular community outings, requires local driving, and offers relocation assistance for candidates moving to the Rochester area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field.
At least 5 years of professional experience supporting individuals with disabilities and significant support needs.
Hands-on experience supporting adolescents or adults with challenging behavior, including physical aggression.
Current certification in a recognized crisis-intervention and safety program, such as CPI, QBS, PCM, Safety-Care, or equivalent.
Experience supporting students with autism and significant communication needs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a safe driving record; a motor vehicle record check will be completed.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Consistent weekly availability for a long-term role.

Nice To Haves

BCBA or RBT certification.
Degree in Special Education or a related field.
State teaching certification.
Experience with young adult transition programming, functional academics, or life skills instruction.
Experience supervising, training, or coaching paraprofessionals, RBTs, or direct care staff.
AAC experience or training.
Experience developing or adapting individualized curriculum.
Experience working within a family’s home.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver individualized instruction based on the student’s current skills, interests, and goals.
Connect academics and communication to everyday routines, community outings, and real-world experiences.
Implement the behavior and safety plans consistently and record daily behavior data.
Build predictable routines and adjust plans on higher-need days.
Communicate clearly and regularly with the family.
Collaborate with Thrive’s Educational Manager on goals, progress, and program adjustments.
Contribute to planning the student’s post-graduation program, potentially including transition programming, community-based learning, vocational exploration, and a goal-based weekly schedule.
As the program grows, potentially set program direction and train and coach staff so they consistently follow the student’s plan.

Benefits

Annual compensation of $60,000–$85,000, based on experience and credentials.
Health insurance.
Relocation support for candidates moving to the Rochester area.
Supervision hours toward BCBA certification can be provided.
Stable, salaried, full-time employment with guaranteed annual compensation.
Long-term role with room to grow into program design and team leadership.
In-person onboarding and ongoing support from Thrive’s Educational Manager.
A designated family contact available during every session.
Collaboration with the student’s other service providers.
Personalized matching, a dedicated placement coordinator throughout the hiring process, and access to Thrive’s educator network and resources.