Autism Education Assistant - ABA & IEP Support

Eden Autism Services Inc; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Eden Autism Services in Princeton, NJ is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support students with autism under the supervision of certified teachers. The role emphasizes implementing IEPs with ABA strategies, data collection, and collaboration with teachers, therapists, and behavior analysts.

The position runs Monday through Friday, 8:30am-3:00pm, with compensation starting at $17.05 per hour and dependent on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in college program preferred.
• Valid, unsuspended driver’s license is required.
• Pass and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification, including implementation of all strategies and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEP goals using ABA-based strategies and contribute to instructional and behavior management programs.
• Implement crisis management strategies to assist in managing challenging behaviors such as tantrums, self-injury, and aggression.
• Assist in arrival and dismissal of students; prepare lunches; assist with daily self-care tasks (toileting, dressing, showering).
• Collect teaching and behavior data and maintain graphs; prepare quarterly progress reports with growth summaries.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Independent judgement

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree enrollment preferred

Job description

Eden Autism Services in Princeton, NJ is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support students with autism under the supervision of certified teachers. The role emphasizes implementing IEPs with ABA strategies, data collection, and collaboration with teachers, therapists, and behavior analysts.

The position runs Monday through Friday, 8:30am-3:00pm, with compensation starting at $17.05 per hour and dependent on education and experience.