ABA Instructional Assistant - Empower Student Growth

The-Arc-of-Loudou; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Vision plan

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Aurora School is seeking an instructional assistant to deliver ABA-informed student programming within a dynamic team. You will support up to several students, implement IEPs and BIPs, and track daily progress with data collection.

Collaborating with BCBA, OT, and SLP staff, you will participate in staff meetings, attend Community Based Instruction, and help create a structured learning environment for ages 5-22 with Autism and other developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ABA principles and Verbal Behavior.
• Experience with individuals with autism and/or other special needs who are vocal and/or non-vocal with behavioral issues.
• Knowledge and experience with assistive technology.
• Ability to problem solve academic and behavior intervention programs.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Experience with high intensity behavior issues/physical aggressive behavior.
• High degree of professionalism and work-ethic.
• Strong attention to attendance and punctuality.
• Proficiency in computer systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day student programming in a fast-paced environment.
• Learn and carry out student programming and Behavior Plans for up to 4-6 students.
• May be responsible for 1:1, 2:1, or 3:1 student/instructor ratio.
• Implement a student’s IEP, BIP, or program goals under supervision.
• Record and track IEP progress through daily data collection.
• Create, maintain, and organize a student’s materials and workspace.
• Manage student data, including daily probe sheets, progress reports, BIPs, and behavioral data sheets.
• Assist students in the restroom with toileting needs and hygiene goals.
• Provide input on student progress in quarterly progress reports to parents and/or school systems.
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines, such as BCBAs, OTs, and SLPs, and other teaching members, such as other Instructional Assistants, ABA.
• Attending staff and classroom meetings.
• Cooperative and flexible participation within a team.
• Attend Community Based Instruction (CBI) to help students generalize skills.
• Other job-related duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

ABA principles

Autism experience

Assistive technology

Problem solving

Data collection

Behavior management

Punctuality

MS Office

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s in psychology/education/speech

Job description

The Aurora School is seeking an instructional assistant to deliver ABA-informed student programming within a dynamic team. You will support up to several students, implement IEPs and BIPs, and track daily progress with data collection.

Collaborating with BCBA, OT, and SLP staff, you will participate in staff meetings, attend Community Based Instruction, and help create a structured learning environment for ages 5-22 with Autism and other developmental disabilities.