Description

 Find your passion!

This position is part of ACP Early Intervention, a division of Autism Care Partners. ACP Early Intervention is looking for friendly faces, positive attitudes, and playful personalities to bring our services to life. We offer opportunities for individuals at all stages of their careers the opportunity to join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about changing the lives of the children and families we serve. Come grow with us!

Why Join our team?

· Competitive salary benefits package

· Summer Stipend (competitive to DOE)

· Professional Development

· Applied Behavior Analysis training

· Potential for Supervision hours towards BCBA/LBA certification/license.

· Tuition Reimbursement

What you’ll be doing at Autism Care Partners:

Are you a Special Education Teacher committed to improving the lives of children on the autism spectrum? Then come and join the clinical team at ACP Early Intervention. The Head Classroom Teacher will design, plan, and implement individualized educational and behavioral services for children in the NYS Early Intervention Program, using evidence – based strategies and the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

• ABA experience is a plus (if not will train)

• Experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum a plus.

Direct Clinical:

· The classroom teacher delivers ABA instruction to students with the support of 1-1 aides.

· Conduct initial and/or post intervention assessments for every student.

· Create developmentally appropriate goals and programs

Classroom Management:

· Ensures 1:1 coverage for every student

· Assigns monthly classroom duties to 1-1 aides.

· Ensures that classrooms are clean, materials are organized, and learning sections are labeled accordingly.

· Records daily attendance for each student across all sessions

· Collaborates with Site Coordinator to manage 1-1 aides work schedules and attendance

· Conducts/documents bi-weekly staff meetings with CBA’s

Benefits

· Health Insurance/Dental/Vision

· Sign on bonus

· Summer Stipend

· Paid Time Off

· 401(K) Matching

· Tuition reimbursement (for those who qualify)

· Commuter Benefits

· Supplemental Life Insurance Short/Long Term Disability

· Referral Program, among others

Requirements

· Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education Special Education/Early ( Childhood - Student with Disabilities - Birth to Grade 2)

· Certification: NYS Certified in Students with Disabilities, Birth – 2nd Grade OR Special Education Permanent

· In compliance with EI regulations, the classroom teacher will complete all required documentation of each students’ progress and development (EI session notes, quarterly reports, justification letters, and child outcome summary exit forms). The Head Classroom Teacher will provide ongoing clinical support to Center-based Aides as part of the organization’s supervision model, to promote professional development and ensure quality of services.

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Covid-19 Considerations:

· Fully Vaccinated (to comply with NYC DOH Guidelines)

OUR MISSION

Empowering families to reach their potential through early diagnosis and exceptional, innovative, interdisciplinary care.

OUR VISION

Transforming lives as a leader in innovative, integrated, and person-centered care.

OUR VALUES

Clinical excellence: Our services are evidence based, outcome driven, effective, and high quality.

Collaborative: Our interdisciplinary teams work together to provide the best care. We create a relationship-driven, inclusive community where everyone’s ideas are welcome.

Optimism and hope: We maintain a positive attitude and bring our clients hope.

Inclusive: We value diversity and seek equity. We serve all communities, including many that are often underserved and under resourced.

Ethical: We act with integrity and transparency.

It is the policy of Autism Care Partners to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.

Autism Care Partners values all employees’ talents and supports an environment that is inclusive and respectful. All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment- related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis.

Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work necessary to adequately execute the job responsibilities. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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