ABA therapist work as a team to improve the lives of children and adults with autism. This position is also known as a line technician or ABA Tech. This position is a one-on-one ratio between student and teacher with the support of an ABA Specialist (BCBA).
Student Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in professional development and extracurricular activities
- Proactively manage student behavior according to shared expectations and ABA guidelines
- Engage families and community members in the learning process
- Constant attention to and interaction with assigned student (Note: when student is on break therapist should be interacting with student teaching play skills or prepping next trials)
- Constant delivery of approvals to student
- Accurately taking data and notes on targeted behaviors and any new observed behaviors
- Working toward and completing training objectives
- Assisting in toileting and self-care needs of student
- Picking up and cleaning as you go to assure classroom environment is safe and conducive to learning
- Demonstrating flexibility in scheduling and student assignment
- Staying current on programming/curriculum and adapting program changes as they occur
- Consistently following classroom schedule
School Responsibilities:
- Set and work toward ambitious behavioral and academic goals
- Deliver community-based instruction
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to implement and reinforce all components of a consistently positive, creative and solutions-oriented school culture
- Running NET, DTT, and academic programs accurately according to curriculum
- Accurately summarizing and graphing data
- Accepting and executing feedback from Executive Director, PATH Director, and BCBAs
- Working as teammate in the classroom and throughout Chartwell
- Communicating concerns in a friendly and professional manner
- Completing assigned chores before leaving to ensure center cleanliness
- Staying current on programming/curriculum and adapting program changes as they occur
- Timeliness and punctuality for arrival (8:00 AM), lunch (30 minutes), and departure (3:45 PM at the earliest)
Position Details:
- Can lift up to 50 pounds.
- Communication with student, staff and family is essential.
- Duties will include assisting with daily living skills such as dressing, hygiene, and toileting.
ABA Therapist Qualifications:
- A commitment to fulfill the school’s mission and vision
- A passion for helping children and adults with learning differences
- Experience working with children and/or adults with autism
- Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis
- The desire to be part of a true Professional Learning Community
- Flexibility, patience, perception and empathy
- A “Can-Do” attitude
- Show respect and courtesy to students, parents, and colleagues
- Accept feedback from supervisors in a polite and constructive manner
- Communicate effectively to students, parents, and colleagues
- Maintain confidential information about students and their families
- Act as a positive role model and representative of Chartwell both at Chartwell and in the community
- A strong desire to increase instructional efficacy by receiving and implementing feedback
- An unwavering commitment to help each of our young learners excel behaviorally, academically, emotionally and socially
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree; preferred but not mandatory in Human or Social Services
- Valid driver’s license
- Easterseals Louisiana is a Drug-Free Workplace, pre-employment and random drug tests will be administered.
- Will be required to pass Easterseals Louisiana’s background check
- Some experience working with children for 1 year in a 1:1 setting
- Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Personal means of transportation with a reliable vehicle
Starting Salary: $30,000
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New Orleans, LA 70130 (Required)
Work Location: In person
