Special Instruction Provider

PowerBack Rehabilitation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Free CEUs Medbridge

PowerZone rewards

Job summary

Metro Therapy, Inc., a Powerback Pediatrics company, seeks an ABA Special Instruction provider for its Early Intervention program in New York. You will assess progress, tailor ABA strategies, and coach families to promote skill development within daily routines.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, participate in IFSP and case conferences, and collaborate with therapists and educators to ensure consistent and evidence-based interventions for children in the EI program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field; Master's preferred.
• Certification or eligibility to provide Special Instruction through NY State EI.
• Special instruction services require NYSED teacher certifications (listed).
• BCBA or BCaBA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ABA Special Instruction to children in Early Intervention per IFSP.
• Assess child's progress and adjust intervention strategies.
• Use evidence-based ABA: reinforcement, prompting, NET, incidental teaching.
• Coach parents/caregivers during daily routines to promote skills.
• Participate in IFSP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences.
• Collaborate with EI team including therapists and educators.

Skills

ABA techniques

Parent coaching

Team collaboration

Child progress assessment

IFSP meetings participation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education/related field

Master's degree preferred

New York State EI Certification eligibility

NYSED certifications: SPED/related

BCBA or BCaBA preferred

Job description

Overview

For over thirty five years, Metro Therapy, Inc., (a Powerback Pediatrics company) has been serving the educational and developmental needs of the pediatric populations throughout Long Island and the five boroughs of New York City. Metro is proud of our dedication to the community and committed to bringing new, insightful knowledge that will allow us to provide the best services to our clients. We provide employees with comprehensive benefits and compensation, access to clinical support teams, and career growth opportunities.

• Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members (not applicable to 1099 positions).

• Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.

• Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.

• Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a variety of services. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Responsibilities

• Provide ABA Special Instruction to children in the Early Intervention Program in accordance with the child’s IFSP.

• Conducts ongoing assessment of the child's developmental progress and adjusts intervention strategies as appropriate.

• Utilizes evidence-based ABA principles, including:

  • Positive reinforcement
  • Prompting and fading
  • Task analysis
  • Functional communication training
  • Behavior reduction strategies
  • Natural Environment Teaching (NET)
  • Incidental teaching

• Coaches parents and caregivers on strategies that promote skill development during daily routines.

• Participates in IFSP meetings, multidisciplinary team meetings, and case conferences.

• Collaborates and coordinates care with other members of the Early Intervention team including therapists, medical professionals, and educators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Early Childhood, Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or a related field is required, Masters degree is preferred.

• Certification or eligibility to provide Special Instruction through the New York State Early Intervention Program.

• Special instruction services in the Early Intervention Program must be provided by qualified individuals possessing one of the following teacher certifications issued by the State Education Department:

  • Special Education Teacher
  • Teacher of Students with Disabilities birth to grade 2
  • Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired
  • Teacher of the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
  • Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (TSHH)
  • Teacher of Students with Speech and language disabilities (TSSLD)

• BCBA or BCaBA certification is preferred.

Posted Salary Range

USD $70.00 - USD $75.00 /Hr.