• NY Early Intervention Teacher

    Ascend Autism (Hawthorne, NY)


    Ascend Autism (“Ascend”) is an approved and contracted New York Early Intervention Provider (NY EIP) for children under the age of three. Ascend also provides center-based and home-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents.

     

    Ascend is currently seeking to hire an instructor for our center-based program in Hawthorne, NY.  Previous experience or familiarity with applied behavior analysis is preferred. Applicants must have the appropriate credentials and/or be approved to provide services for the NY EI program. Acceptable credentials include: SLP, OT, PT, SpEd (Birth-Grade 2), LMSW, LCSW, NP. We will not consider applicants without any of these licenses. Applicants must be willing to travel to Hawthorne, NY on a full-time basis.

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Serve as head teacher for a NY EI Toddler Developmental Group classroom

    + Supervise the 1:1 teachers within the classroom

    + Review behavior and skill acquisition data collected during sessions to monitor progress

    + Provide regular verbal and written progress updates

    + Participate in team meetings and training workshops

    + Be goal-oriented and maintain professionalism in all aspects of your work

    + Arrive on time and remain consistent with scheduled sessions

    + Follow the policies and procedures of Ascend Autism

    What we offer:

    + Competitive pay

    + For full-time employees: health insurance, dental, vision

    + Paid time off (PTO)

    + A rewarding experience helping children and families reach their full potential

    + Paid training that will help advance your career

    + Professional development, leadership opportunities, and scholarship/education assistance opportunities

    Qualifications:

    + SLP or OT or PT or LMSW or Birth-Grade 2 NYS Special Education teaching license or LMSW or LCSW or NP

    + Excellent communication skills

    + Experience working with children

    + Experience working within the NY Early Intervention program (required)

    + Experience working with children with developmental disabilities (required)

    + Valid driver’s license and car insurance with access to reliable transportation

     

    Base salary is commensurate with experience. Apply today to hear more about this exciting opportunity!

     

    Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.

     

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