Autism Program Behavior Therapist - K-2 Support

PROSPECT HILL ACADEMY; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Hill Academy in Somerville, MA, seeks a Behavior Therapist to support a K-2 autism program with 1:1 or small-group instruction, delivering developmentally appropriate, evidence-based behavioral support.

In collaboration with the district BCBA and teachers, you will maintain data and progress plans, and assist with crisis prevention and de-escalation as needed. Travel between campuses may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or related field with training in behavioral prevention and crisis management.
• 2–3 years experience working with autism or social-emotional/behavioral challenges in educational settings.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication to support team collaboration.
• Ability to be flexible and work across multiple campuses with diverse staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students using science-based methods under supervision of district BCBA and special education teacher.
• Assist with student behavioral needs as necessary.
• Maintain student data and develop individual student support plans under supervision.
• Support from Director of Special Education; additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree

Special Education

Counseling

Behavioral Prevention

Crisis Management

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Education/Special Education

Job description

Prospect Hill Academy in Somerville, MA, seeks a Behavior Therapist to support a K-2 autism program with 1:1 or small-group instruction, delivering developmentally appropriate, evidence-based behavioral support.

In collaboration with the district BCBA and teachers, you will maintain data and progress plans, and assist with crisis prevention and de-escalation as needed. Travel between campuses may be required.