Young Adult SPED & Behavior Teacher - Relocation Available

Thrive Education Partners•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•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, functional life and community skills, and behavior support. The student communicates using short phrases, gestures, and an AAC device, and has significant support needs, including a history of physical aggression. Consistent routines, a trusted adult, and implementation of established behavior and safety plans are important to his success. Thrive provides training and ongoing support from its behavior and educational management team. The educator will provide instruction in communication, functional literacy, and math, and connect learning to daily routines, community activities, leisure, and real-world experiences. The role offers autonomy to shape an individualized program and is intended to grow as the student transitions from traditional school into adulthood. Over time, the educator may help plan transition programming and vocational exploration, establish the student’s weekly schedule, and lead additional support staff by setting program direction and training and coaching team members. This is a long-term, salaried, full-time position based primarily in the student’s home, with regular community outings and local travel. The schedule is approximately four to five days per week, primarily afternoons and early evenings during the current school year, with some school breaks and weekend hours. The schedule may change after graduation. Relocation assistance is available for candidates moving to the Rochester area. Compensation is $60,000–$85,000 annually, based on experience and credentials.

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.
As the program grows, help shape transition programming, community-based learning, vocational exploration, and the student’s weekly schedule.
As the program expands, set program direction and train and coach staff to ensure consistent implementation of the student’s plan.