ABA Therapist

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• 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
• Maintain constant attention and interaction with the assigned student (note: when the student is on break, the therapist should be interacting, teaching play skills or prepping next trials)
• Constantly deliver approvals to the student
• Accurately take data and notes on targeted behaviors and any new observed behaviors
• Work toward and complete training objectives
• Assist in toileting and self-care needs of the student
• Pick up and clean as you go to ensure the classroom environment is safe and conducive to learning
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling and student assignment
• Stay current on programming/curriculum and adapt program changes as they occur
• Consistently follow classroom schedule

• 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
• Run NET, DTT, and academic programs accurately according to the curriculum
• Summarize and graph data accurately
• Accept and execute feedback from the Center Director, PATH Director, and BCBAs
• Work as a teammate in the classroom and throughout Chartwell
• Communicate concerns in a friendly and professional manner
• Complete assigned chores before leaving to ensure center cleanliness
• Stay current on programming/curriculum and adapt program changes as they occur
• Maintain timeliness and punctuality for arrival (8:00 AM), lunch (30 minutes), and departure (3:45 PM at the earliest)

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred but not mandatory) in Psychology
• 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, perceptiveness, 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
• Have a strong desire to increase instructional efficacy by receiving and implementing feedback
• Unwavering commitment to help each of our young learners excel behaviorally, academically, emotionally, and socially

• The employee is regularly required to operate a computer and communicate with others on the phone and in person
• The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands and lift/move lightweight items
• Ability to move independently within the facility and the community
• Ability to care for students in a caring and professional manner
• Ability to lift small children

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a normal working office setting that is environmentally controlled and out in the field.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Individual and Family Services

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