ABA TRAINER

AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES•North Haven, CT

169d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

ACES’ Autism Programs are actively seeking motivated individuals who have a desire and passion to work as full-time ABA Trainers. ACES’ Autism Programs are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and deliver dynamic, high quality educational services to individuals aged 3-22 with diagnoses of autism and/or other related developmental disorders. ABA Trainers are frontline instructors teaching students in 1:1 and small group settings across a variety of skill and content areas. ABA Trainers facilitate discrete trial instruction, natural environment training and other evidence-based practices. ABA Trainers work toward increasing a student's independent functioning and academic skills while decreasing challenging behaviors. Qualified applicants will possess a high school diploma and have the desire to have a positive impact on the lives of individuals in a dynamic learning environment. This is a 10-month position, 208 paid days (196 workdays and 12 paid holidays), plus mandatory Extended School Year summer school (18 paid workdays). Training & Supervision Provided: ACES ASSIST training includes behavior de-escalation and physical management strategies and protocols. 40 hours of training that meets the requirements to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in alignment with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Reimbursement provided for the application and examination fees associated with RBT certification. Supervision and support provided by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a certified Special Education teacher.

Requirements

Qualified applicants will possess a high school diploma and have the desire to have a positive impact on the lives of individuals in a dynamic learning environment.

Responsibilities

Teaching students in 1:1 and small group settings across a variety of skill and content areas.
Facilitating discrete trial instruction, natural environment training and other evidence-based practices.
Working toward increasing a student's independent functioning and academic skills while decreasing challenging behaviors.