Job Summary
Teacher responsibilities include providing direct educational services and behavioral supports to students on the autism spectrum using behavior analytic principles and strategies. Teachers work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. The teacher is responsible for data collection, data analysis, educational material preparation and graphing of educational programs as well as behavior reduction programs.
Responsibilities and Duties
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement educational and behavioral programming for students based on the principles of applied behavior analysis
- Collect, graph and analyze daily educational and behavioral data for classroom students
- Implement crisis management procedures and techniques in accordance with each student’s behavior intervention plan
- Assign instructional assistants necessary classroom tasks (e.g., material preparation)
- Prepare necessary instructional materials for programming as needed
- Participate and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Write student’s IEPs
- Conduct necessary assessments throughout the year for IEP planning and development
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress
- Prepare quarterly progress reports
- Attend and participate in weekly classroom meetings
- Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, special education, or related field.
- PA Special Education certified
- Minimum of one year experience working with students on the autism spectrum preferred
- Sitting, walking, occasional running, some lifting, good fine and gross motor coordination to guide learners, vision, hearing, receptive and expressive English-language abilities as suited to instructional and behavior needs of students.
- This position is best suited for individuals with strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Ongoing documentation of student performance is expected and requires proficiency with writing and oral skills.
Benefits
Offers competitive benefits package
Offers unpaid BCBA supervision hours
Offers teacher induction program and Act 48 credit hours
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
