Special Education Teacher as Autism Specialist
Job Overview
Job title: Special Education Teacher as Autism Specialist
Job description: Autism Specialist
Kansas Behavior Supports/Behavior Solutions, a leading provider of in-home ABA services, actively seeks an Autism Specialist!
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in ABA or related field, i.e., Special Ed., Child Psych, Psychology, Social Work
- Attend a 2-day training for an Autism Specialist Certificate
- Familiarity and ability to administer and interpret a variety of clinical assessments (VBMAPP, AFLS, ABLLS, ADOS-2, etc.)
- Display excellent clinical competence and judgment; the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Ability to train and supervise Paraprofessionals in the delivery of 1:1 ABA services
- Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with parents and other caregivers
- Respect for cultural diversity and capability of adapting ABA procedures to that diversity
- Excellent written and verbal skills; detail-oriented
- Strong leadership and management capabilities
- Willingness to accept feedback and remedy any identified deficits
The Autism Specialist is an integral member of our clinical staff and is responsible to:
- Provide initial and/or continuing in-home client (re)assessments
- Plan, manage and evaluate assigned staff efforts to properly address behavioral excesses and deficits by building functional skill repertoires
- Supervise ongoing ABA programs, assess the performance of programs, and adjust as necessary
- Provide ABA training for parents and other caregivers
- Assume overall direction and supervision of Paraprofessionals
- Manage electronic data regarding the client’s progress using our Catalyst program
- Perform other related duties as required
Why Join Us?
- Consistent opportunities at all levels – Per-diem thru Full Time
- Flexible scheduling and independent work where possible
- Generous hourly rates/ Competitive compensation & benefits package for FT employees
- Referral Bonuses
- Operations support to enable clinical team’s sole focus on case and treatment management
- Opportunities for upward growth as well as access to Continuing Education courses!
Key Words: Autism, ABA, Special Education, Psychology, Education, Teaching
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Company: Kansas Behavior Supports
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Location: Liebenthal, SK
Job date: Sun, 14 Nov 2021 06:35:06 GMT
Job Source: Careerjet.ca