ABA TRAINER

Aces; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health/medical benefits

Retirement/Pension Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

ACES Bassett Road School Grove Program is seeking full-time ABA Trainers to deliver high-quality educational services to students aged 3-22 with autism or related developmental disorders. Trainers work 1:1 and in small groups, implementing discrete trial instruction and natural environment training under BCBA supervision.

Ideal applicants hold a high school diploma and demonstrate a commitment to learning, teamwork, reliability, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants must have a high school diploma and show a desire to learn and positively engage with supervisors, peers, and students.
• Ability to accept and incorporate feedback, maintain excellent attendance, and be timely in a fast-paced learning environment.
• Experience working with students in 6-12 or transition-age with behavioral/instructional support needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in 1:1 and small group settings using ABA techniques.
• Implement discrete trial instruction and natural environment training.
• Support students to increase independent functioning and academic skills while minimizing challenging behaviors.
• Collaborate with BCBA and Special Education staff to provide high-quality services.

Skills

Desire to learn

Receptive to feedback

Punctuality/attendance

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in related field preferred

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Bassett Road - North Haven, CT 06473
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $24.35 - $24.35 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Education

ACES Bassett Road School Grove Program is actively seeking motivated individuals who have a desire and passion to work as full-time ABA Trainers.

The Grove Program is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and deliver dynamic, high quality educational services to students 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, fast paced learning environment.

This is a 10-month position, plus mandatory Extended School Year summer school during the month of July. The school year starts in mid August and runs into June.

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.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health/medical benefits offered.
• Retirement/Pension Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Competitive Compensation.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants will have a desire to learn, the ability to accept and incorporate feedback, value timeliness and excellent attendance, possess the skills needed to work on a collaborative student centered team, and the ability to communicate effectively and positively with supervisors, peers, and students.
• Experience with students in grades 6-12 and transition age students with behavioral and instructional support needs or degree in related field preferred.