Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Type: Full Time
Location: Wilmington, Massachusetts
Teacher Assistant
Wilmington, MA, USA
Req #3601
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Our May Center Schools for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, and our May Center School for Brain Injury and Neurobehavioral Disorders offer full-day, year-round educational services to children and adolescents.
Our schools focus on building communication, social, behavioral, vocational, and academic skills. We base our programs on applied behavior analysis, or ABA, which has been shown through hundreds of scientific studies to be the most effective method to teach children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities.
The May Center School for Brain Injury and Neurobehavioral Disorders successfully educates students with
complex needs and co-occurring diagnoses. These young people often require a combination of physical, medical, cognitive and social/behavioral therapies in an environment that supports skill development and rehabilitation.
Our caring professionals help each child to reach his or her highest potential.
Our May Center Schools for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, offer full-day, year-round educational services to children and adolescents.
We base our programs on applied behavior analysis, or ABA, which has been shown through hundreds of scientific studies to be the most effective method to teach children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities.
In this role,you will receive extensive training in using ABA to work with our students and will learn to implement a student's social, behavioral, and academic programs.
Under the direction of a Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistants provide direct instruction to the students in the areas of academics, self-care (ADLs), and vocational tasks as well as manage challenging behaviors utilizing the principles ofApplied Behavior Analysis(ABA).. This position is a great stepping stone towards pursuing an advanced degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or special education and May Institute will work with you to help you achieve your goals.
Responsibilities:
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Apply age and population-specific competencies
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Implement programs and behavior support plans as written
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Document student progress through data collection
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Assist with personal care
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Manage behavioral crises
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Document critical incidents
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Provide transportation of students within the community as required
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Implement program safety protocols
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
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Previous special education or human services experience strongly preferred
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis a plus
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Valid US Driver's License
aMAYzing Employee Benefits
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Generous paid time off & your birthday as a holiday
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Paid training and certifications opportunities
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Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment assistance program
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403B retirement plan with employer match
May Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer of qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. May Institute also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected categories.
Other details
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Pay Type
Hourly
- Wilmington, MA, USA
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