Behavioral Specialist

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Eden II Programs is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to serving individuals with autism. Since the 1970s, the organization has provided a wide range of services including education, residential care, family support, and community programs to empower and support the autism community.

Position Summary:

Provide instructional services to students under general supervision of a certified teacher. Requires working on a 1 to 1 basis with a student or with multiple students at a time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Discuss daily with the classroom teacher regarding the progress of the educational programs.
• Implement and collect data on each student’s IEP goals’ and behavior management plan in conjunction with the classroom teacher and clinical team.
• Assist students, as needed during activities of daily living/gym activities. (Can vary depending on student’s specific needs)
• Assist in orientation of new staff/substitutes.
• Lead or Assist in the development of behavior intervention along with corresponding material.
• Responsible for graphing and summarizing classroom behavioral data.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer Eden II School Curriculum Assessment
• Attend Eden II School in-services, training, and staff meetings as required.
• May be required to maintain classroom schedules and programming in the absence of the teacher.
• Lead or assist in various group activities and aid in development of educational material.
• Lead of assist in the training of staff to implement student’s behavior plans
• Attend parent teacher conferences usually twice per year.
• Must become certified in SCIP method.

Education, Examination, Training and Experience

• Candidate must have completed a total of 18 credits towards meeting the requirements of an associate or baccalaureate degree.
• Completion of necessary workshops required for certification.
• Finger Print clearance (DOE and DOI depending on program)
• Must pass NY State assessment of Teaching Assistant Level I test within one (1) year of employment or their position will be demoted.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.
• Knowledge of classroom management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Supervision Received

Classroom Teacher

Clinical Coordinator

Director of Program

Training Requirements

Must pass the New York State assessment of teaching assistant level I test within one (1) year of employment or their position will be terminated.

In order to obtain your teaching assistant certification you must acquire school violence/child abuse certification showing completion of workshops.

Physical Demands:

• Position may include standing or sitting for periods of time.
• This position is accountable for escorting the students to and from the bus.
• Use of crisis management strategies maybe required in the context of implementing behavior reduction plans.

This position may require assistance in ADL including toilet training

Pay: $19.35 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person