Seeking for enthusiastic, motivated individual who is interested in working directly with children with special needs, specifically autism, in a special education preschool setting. Applicant will learn and utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB) approach to teaching children with ASD skills, while decreasing problematic behavior. This is a part time 150 day school day employment position and rate ranges from $19-22 per hour, depending on education and experience. Training is provided in person regularly and is on-going in the classroom.
Applicant must be willing and able to:
* Contrive teaching opportunities through play
* Engage in a variety of gross motor play (playing chase, playing on the floor to create teaching opportunities etc
* Has motivation to learn and aide students in their progress
* Display a professional, respectful, and compassionate attitude towards children and fellow staff
* Show dependability and punctuality
* Show the ability to execute protocols correctly and consistently
*Accept constructive instruction/training and show competency with training
This is a perfect position for college students/grads in special ed or behavior fields and/or someone with experience who is passionate, motivated, and seeking experience in special education, behavior, and autism. Hired person will be trained in essential skills in order to increase appropriate behaviors, while decreasing problem behaviors using evidence based practices.
The ABA/Verbal Behavior classroom is located in Montgomery County PA. Hours are 6.5 hours a day, 8:15-3:15 Monday through Thursday (half hour unpaid lunch break). The preschool is part of local intermediate unit and follows the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit School Calendar. Please Send your resume and required clearances (listed below) and times available for interview. Clearances are required in order to start and must be current within the year:
Pa Criminal background check
FBI criminal background check
Child Abuse History Clearance
TB test within past 6 months
Mandated reporter Certification
We look forward to hearing from you and having you join our team.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 19 – 26 per week
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- King of Prussia, PA 19406 (Required)
Work Location: In person