ABA Therapist

Description

WE WILL BE PAYING OUT A $600 SIGNING BONUS FOR ANY HIRES FOR THIS ROLE IN THE NEXT 45 DAYS - ENDING AUGUST 10, 2026. THE BONUS WILL BE PAID OUT $300 ON HIRE AND $300 AT 90-DAYS. MUST BE EMPLOYED AT THE TIME OF PAYOUT.  

Student Responsibilities: 

• 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 
• Constant attention to and interaction with the assigned student (Note: when student is on break therapist should be interacting with student teaching play skills or prepping next trials) 
• Constant delivery of approvals to student
• Accurately taking data and notes on targeted behaviors and any new observed behaviors
• Working toward and completing training objectives
• Assisting in toileting and self-care needs of student
• Picking up and cleaning as you go to ensure the classroom environment is safe and conducive to learning
• Demonstrating flexibility in scheduling and student assignment
• Staying current on programming/curriculum and adapting program changes as they occur
• Consistently following classroom schedule 

School Responsibilities: 

• 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
• Running NET, DTT, and academic programs accurately according to the curriculum
• Accurately summarizing and graphing data
• Accepting and executing feedback from the Center Director, PATH Director, and BCBAs
• Working as a teammate in the classroom and throughout Chartwell
• Communicating concerns in a friendly and professional manner
• Completing assigned chores before leaving to ensure center cleanliness
• Staying current on programming/curriculum and adapting program changes as they occur
• Timeliness and punctuality for arrival (8:00 AM), lunch (30 minutes), and departure (3:45 PM at the earliest)  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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, perception 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
• A strong desire to increase instructional efficacy by receiving and implementing feedback
• An unwavering commitment to help each of our young learners excel behaviorally, academically, emotionally and socially

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS with or without accommodation:

• 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 student in caring and professional manor
• 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