Description
Paraprofessional / ABA Instructor with new increased rates!
Req #5572
The May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in West Springfield is currently accepting resumes for a full-time Instructor to provide educational services to children and adolescents, ages 3-22, with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. We provide full-day, year-round educational and vocational services for children and adolescents from preschool to age 22, using proven methods of treatment and teaching based on the latest clinical and applied research.
Come join our dynamic team! As an Instructor, you would be placed in a classroom to support students individually in our 1:1 student to staff ratio school. You will receive in – depth training with each student in your class and rotate to work with several students in your classroom each day. In addition to working directly with students, there will be time devoted to training, meetings and student case management to best support the students we serve.
The Instructor position opens the door for professional development by providing excellent training in the fields of special education and ABA with future opportunities for people interested in becoming a special education teacher or behavior analyst.
For six decades, May Institute has set the national standard for providing comprehensive, research-based services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, brain injury and mental illness. May Institute blends science with service to help make progress possible for thousands of children, adults, and families each year.
Join us in our mission to promote independence, choice, dignity and respect for those we serve.
Responsibilities
Implement teaching protocols and behavior support plans
Work in a fast-paced educational environment
Deliver student instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
Record and analyze data
Provide case management
Manage behavioral crisis
Provide transportation of students within the community as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
Working knowledge and experience with Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
Previous experience working with children with autism preferred
Experience managing challenging behaviors preferred
Valid US driver’s license preferred Availability to work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday including summer
How to Apply
Apply Online: www.mayinstitute.org/careers