Job Description:
ABA Instructor - Bloomfield, Connecticut
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the school administrator or designee, to support one-to-one classroom instruction, provide academic and behavioral intervention, and other general instructional support duties throughout the school utilizing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) methodology.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties/Responsibilities
- Support daily functions of the school, including but not limited to arrival, dismissal, snack, lunch coverage, recess, and covering classrooms as needed.
- Provide Individualized 1:1 and/or small group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
- Collect, track, and enter student data in the moment, as well as enter data into the school and district database.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff.
- Remain proficient in and perform competency-based training in principles of learning and applied behavior methodology.
- Implement academic and behavioral programming.
- Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to pass the competency checklist within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to pass Safety Care/PMT training within 90 days of hire.
- Apply individualized student behavior management strategies.
- Speaks and writes clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks and writes clearly and informatively; Varies communication style to meet needs; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- One year working with students with disabilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Standing (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3)
- Walking (continually, more than 2/3)
- Sitting (occasionally, less than 1/3)
- Reach with hands and arms (continually, more than 2/3)
- Climbing or balancing (occasionally, less than 1/3)
- Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3)
- Ability to work outdoors (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3)
- Lifting up to 100 lbs. (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3)
- Carrying up to 100 lbs. (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3)
- Varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
- Group Health Insurance Plans
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
- Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
- Comprehensive benefit time package
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JOB ID#14332 AT CREC: External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford, Connecticut