Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Working alongside a dynamic team of teachers and Speech, Occupational and ABA Therapists, the Special Education Teacher will supervise one of our ABA Classrooms. In these classrooms, we serve infants and toddlers age 0-3 that have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as other global delays.

Children in our autism program will receive 1:1 highly individualized ABA instruction with goals that are child-specific based on thorough assessment, ongoing data collection, and data-driven decision making. Teaching methods used in this classroom include applied verbal behavior, discrete trial instruction, and a multidisciplinary team consisting of speech therapists, occupational therapist, and a licensed psychologist providing additional therapeutic support.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution

· New York State Certified Special Education Teacher (Birth-2nd Grade certified) OR Certified Teacher for Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) OR LMSW, LCSW

· 1 year of experience as a lead teacher in a classroom setting

· Relevant ABA Experience a big plus

· Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Early Intervention (EI) a plus

· Bilingual in Spanish and English, a plus

SALARY:

$85,000 and can increase with experience or other certifications

This role is eligible for the Healthcare Retention Bonus of up to $3,000

SCHEDULE:

This a full-time, 12-month position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

· Implement programs based on the science of applied behavior analysis, speech and language pathology, and occupational therapy

· Conduct intake and ongoing assessments of students

· Collect data on child’s progress, behaviors, and performance

· Conduct group activities and group instruction

· Participate in implementation of behavior intervention plans

· Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings

· Supervise/train teaching assistants, student teachers, and interns

· Conduct daily/weekly observations for teaching assistants, student teachers, and interns

· Participate in staff meetings and staff training sessions

· Complete progress report for parent-teacher meetings

JOB BENEFITS:

· Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance

· 401K Plan

· Paid Holidays

· Two-weeks paid vacation/personal days

· We offer a strong supervision model. Our experienced staff is here to help you

· BCBA/LBA Supervision is Available

· H1-B Visa Sponsorship Available

· Training in our integrated model, which combines the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis, Speech & Language Pathology, and Occupational Therapy

ABOUT YOU:

A passionate energetic State-certified teacher with a background in Early Childhood Education and preferably experience with ABA Therapy. You’re someone who shares a belief in our mission to bring exceptional treatment and services to children with autism in underserved communities. You have integrity, persistence, patience, and a genuine desire to educate and empower children with autism and better the professional lives of those you work alongside. You value individuality and are a keen judge of character. You understand the importance of teachers, therapists, one-to-one ABA Classroom Assistants, and parents working together to change the course of children’s lives.

ABOUT US:

We believe in the incredible ability that exists within every child who has developmental disabilities, and that all children deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. Over the past two decades McCarton Foundation has transformed the lives of thousands of children from around the globe through the McCarton Center for Developmental Pediatrics, the McCarton School for children with autism, the Children’s Academy for children with speech and language learning delays, and our newest program, McCarton Center Bronx. We utilize the McCarton Integrated Model, which combines speech and language therapy, fine and gross motor therapy, sensory integration therapy, socialization with peers, developmental play skills and applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. Since it opened two years ago, McCarton Center Bronx has transformed the lives of more than 700 children with autism, and we're just getting started. Want to help?

COVID CONSIDERATIONS: All McCarton Center Bronx employees must be vaccinated for COVID-19.