J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center is Hiring a Teacher Assistant/Behavior Technician Near Coventry, RI
As a Full-Time Behavior Technician, you will earn $19.85/hour. Monday - Friday schedule. 35 Hours per week.Outstanding Benefits including: 4 Weeks Paid School Vacation in April, July, August & December3 Additional Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)13 Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental & Vision Eligible after 1 full month of employmentHealth Reimbursement Account (HRA)Employer Paid Life Insurance/ Voluntary Life InsuranceVoluntary Long-term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Account403(b) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Training OpportunitiesRBT TrainingApproved Practicum Site for Salve Regina UniversityTuition ReimbursementEmployee Discounts Premier non-profit is seeking a Behavior Technician for one of its vastly growing programs. Pathways Strategic Teaching Center is a year round comprehensive education and treatment program, servicing children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other related disorders. Founded in 1998 through a collaborative effort between the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center and local parents of children with autism, Pathways is committed to utilizing scientifically validated teaching methodologies in improving the lives of individuals with ASD and their families. Pathways education and treatment strategies are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Individually tailored curricula address speech and language, pre-academic and academic skills, daily living and self-care skills, play and social skills, vocational skills, and assessment & treatment of challenging behavior.As a Behavior Technician, you will be responsible for: Supporting children 1:1 with autism & related disordersImplementing instructional strategies and treatment plans utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Collecting data within individual child measurement systems and participating in data managementManaging a broad range of needs presented by children with autismCollaborating with Special Education Teachers, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and Related ServicesEducation/ Requirements: Associates Degree (in psychology, education, special education or related field preferred) or a minimum of a Teacher Assistant Certification or Paraprofessional Certification requiredBachelor's Degree preferredValid drivers license, Automobile insurance, and Safe driving recordAccess to personal vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transportOur mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. If you envision a career that makes a difference, join our team today!