Job Details

Since 2013, the Autism Academy for Education and Development (AAED) has opened six campuses in the Metro Phoenix and Tucson areas including our online campus. We are looking for an experienced Behavior Specialist to join our team of passionate individuals.

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WHY Autism Academy?*

Our Mission at Autism Academy is to assist every student with autism to be equipped and able to achieve academic, social, and behavioral excellence in an environment centered on strong character values. The Autism Academy and A Academy were founded on the principle that kids come first. We strive to improve the lives of each student, their families, and their communities. As a school focused on children with autism, we achieve this by addressing the needs of every student academically, socially, and behaviorally.

We offer character and social programs that bring a solid life skills foundation, empower students to reach their full potential, and provide a strong values-based environment that focuses on compassion.

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Responsibilities*

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Conduct functional behavior assessments

• Work directly with students to support positive behavior outcomes on campus (75% of job)

• Assist in any classroom with behaviors

• Complete data reports weekly

• Become trained in all parts of Safety Care

• Meet with team about individual plans/students

• Hold meetings and trainings for staff on positive behavior supports, best practices, etc.

• Support and run behavior meetings weekly

• Collaborate with Leadership team at the district level

• Adhere to all AAED policies to support students safety

• Attend parent meetings as requested

• Communicate in writing outcomes of conversations and meetings

• Model for staff/teachers' positive behavior supports according to AAED standards

• Help create and update positive behavior support plans

• Support assessments, plan development, and ongoing program data analysis to ensure maximum student progress

• Collaborate with BCBAs/Behavior support team and all campus leadership teams

• Travel to all valley campuses

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Qualifications & Requirements*

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Master's Degree In BCBA/Autism

• BCBA coursework completed needed to sit for the test

• 1000 hours of supervision completed toward your BCBA licensure qualifications

• Mastery and enthusiasm for best practices in autism education

• Current AZ fingerprint clearance card

• Must possess valid driver's license & pass 39-month DMV history check

• Ability to travel to all AAED campuses (Glendale, Peoria, Tempe, and Gilbert)

• Effective and professional communication

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times

• Critical thinking skills and problem solving

• Strong computer skills

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Preferred Qualification*

• 3 years of experience working with students in a school setting

• 3 years of experience working with students with Autism

• Experience developing, writing, implementing, and evaluating individual and/or unit wide behavioral programs

• Mastery and enthusiasm for best practices in autism education

• Effective and professional communication

• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times

• Critical thinking skills and problem solving

• Strong computer skills

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Benefits*

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401k (4%) matching after 1 year

• PTO

• Paid Sick Time

• 9 Weeks Paid Time Off During within school schedule

• Employee Assistance Program

AAED is an equal opportunity employer. AAED expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employment discrimination, unlawful employment harassment, and unlawful employment retaliation. AAED is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities (“EEO”) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by governing local, state, or federal law. The terms of this EEO policy apply to all areas of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, discipline, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, training, layoff, and rehire. AAED will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Any employees with questions or concerns about this EEO Statement or AAED’s or anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, or anti-retaliation should immediately discuss the questions or concerns with the AAED management. AAED does not retaliate against employees who report unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Work Location: In person