Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

An instructional assistant provides 1:1 educational and behavioral intervention services to children with an IEP (Individual Education Plan) for a disability. Instructional assistants are responsible for implementing behavioral programs as directed and supervised by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst utilizing behavior analytic principles. This support and assistance will occur in the student’s home or other education environment. The Instructional Assistant is responsible for implementing education goals and collecting data as outlined in the student's IEP. Each school year, Instructional Assistants will need to provide evidence of 20 hours of staff development activities related to their assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Two years of postsecondary study 

2. Possess an Associates degree or higher

3. Meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a State or local assessment.

4. Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) preferred (or desire to work toward receiving RBT certification with guidance)

5. Two (2) years teaching, tutoring, or classroom experience, preferred.

6. Current & maintains professional liability insurance coverage 

7. Current (last 6 months) Criminal Background Check , FBI Background Check, & ChildAbuse Check 

8. Current (last 3 months) TB test results

9. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of the Agency

10. ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Implements educational/behavioral programming in a 1:1 setting.

2. Collects data on all programming and writes progress notes.

3. Communicates monthly, as needs arise with BCBA 

4. Participates in in-service programs, trainings, and quarterly staff meetings.

5. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

6. Provides data and feedback to BCBA for quarterly progress monitoring.

7. Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

8. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all client related information.

9. Completes all progress notes and invoicing in a timely manner

10. Immediately reports to BCBA/ Supervisor any student incidents/variances or complaints.

11. Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.

12. Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.

13. Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well groomed.

14. Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.

15. Maintains current CPR certification.

16. Attends supervision on a regular basis

Hourly Wage:

$21-28/hour depending on experience and education