Aba School Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

The Victory Center is a nonprofit, nonsectarian center that provides education and services for children and families affected by autism and related disabilities. The programs and interventions utilize the evidence-based principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and are provided in a 1:1 to 3-5:1 student/teacher ratio within a classroom setting. Our mission is to provide outstanding evidence-based educational services to individuals with autism and related disabilities in a caring and nurturing environment to help them achieve their individualized goals.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE.

Paid Vacation, PTO, Paid Holidays, Sponsored Health Insurance (including dental and vision)

TEACHER BENEFITS:

• Major medical insurance and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Sick, personal, maternity, and emergency leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supervision for BCaBA/BCBA certification
• Staff Development Incentives (i.e., professional conferences)

$42,000 year

POSITION OVERVIEW:

An ABA teacher’s primary job responsibility is to implement curriculum programs and behavior intervention for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities. The teacher also assists in data collection, graphing, planning, and leading small group instruction, lesson planning, and adaptation of the education program to enable students to benefit from educational experiences.

The ABA Teacher implements teaching methodologies based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, including discrete trial training, task analyses, and works 1:1, 2:1, or 3-5:1 with students. Other activities include teaching job and life skills to students in the community, attending trainings regarding The Victory Center’s program, and weekly staff meetings.

We are looking for an individual who is dedicated to teaching students with autism related disabilities functional and meaningful skills to achieve greater independence, such as life skills, vocational, social skills, academics, and communication. The position is full-time from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Our programs are year-round, with holiday breaks between the summer session and the fall. Additionally, we align with many public-school vacations and holidays.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Teaching experience within the Autism/behaviorally challenged population
• Ability to interact with all levels of individuals
• Computer skills, including file sharing, MS Office (particularly Excel and Word)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others
• Strong attention to detail
• Enthusiasm for working with children with special needs
• Responsible and caring attitude for the population we serve
• Specific training and experience in teaching students with autism and related disorders
• Experience in a classroom setting/ or with children
• Experience with Verbal Behavior programs preferred but not required.
• Specific Knowledge and training in effective methodologies and best practices in teaching students with autism are preferred
• Ability to plan and implement activities for maximum effectiveness
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn
• Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators, support staff, and community agencies
• Bilingual, a plus
• Must be able to assist in pool/beach activities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

REPORTS TO:

Lead Teacher, Program Supervisor, Training Coordinator, and Director of Education

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Victory Center, Inc. is a Florida-based, 501(c)(3) non-sectarian nonprofit corporation that provides children with autism and related disabilities with comprehensive, individualized treatment.

We focus on comprehensive individualized programs with a 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1 student/teacher ratio, in a unique classroom setting.

We provide intensive therapy based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), in particular those associated with B.F. Skinner’s (1957) analysis of verbal behavior.

This form of therapy is typically provided to children with autism in home-based programs. ABA is a scientifically proven, systematic approach to the assessment, treatment, and evaluation of behavior, developing functional life skills, nurturing a greater command of language, and decreasing maladaptive behavior such as self-injury and aggression.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE. Paid Vacation, PTO, Paid Holidays, and Sponsored Health Insurance.