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Job Description
Behavior Therapist, Autism Program
PROSPECT HILL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - 3.4
Somerville, MA Job Details Full-time $53,500 - $70,500 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications RBT Certification School experience Teaching students with emotional and behavioral disorders Student behavioral support Working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders CPI Certification Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) in classroom management Direct behavioral therapy Behavior intervention Crisis management (risk management strategy) Classroom behavior modification Reducing behavioral incidents Cultural competency Education Bachelor's degree Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Working with students Incident response (Crisis management methodologies) Crisis management as ABA intervention Teaching students with autism spectrum disorder Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) for children Behavioral therapy Interpersonal communication Full Job Description Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful, urban K-12 public school with the mission of preparing each student for success in college, fostering responsible citizenship, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning. At Prospect Hill Academy, the prevailing belief is that with hard work, effective effort, perseverance through adversity, committed teachers, and invested parents, all students are capable of academic, intellectual, social, and moral excellence. Fueling this conviction are seven core values that guide the daily life and culture of the school— (1)
High Expectations:
Each student can do and be whatever s/he wants; (2)
Equity:
Access and opportunity drive achievement; (3)
Personalization:
One size does not fit all; (4)
Cultural Proficiency:
We see, honor, and embrace differences; (5)
Collaboration:
Many minds are better than one; (6)
Balance:
Both-and, not either-or; (7)
Inquiry:
Decisions are strategic and informed by data; and (8)
Accountability:
If students fail, we all fail.
Job Summary:
The Behavior Therapist works in a team environment with students experiencing social emotional and/or behavioral challenges to provide developmentally appropriate, evidence based instructional and behavioral support in a 1:1 or small group support model. The Behavior Therapist is part of a team supporting students in an K-2 strand of programming designed to support students with autism and other developmental needs.
Essential Functions:
Must be able to provide instruction to students using science based methodology under the direction of district BCBA and special education teacher Must be able to assist with student behavioral needs as necessary Assist with maintaining student data and developing individual student support plans under supervision of district BCBA and special education teacher Additional responsibilities or task requested or assigned by the
Director of Special Education NOTE:
This list of essential functions is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be supplemented at the request of one's supervisor and/or senior management.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
Bachelor's Degree or higher in education, special education or a related field such as counseling, or equivalent expertise, and training and expertise in behavioral prevention and intervention and crisis management skills 2-3 years previous experience working with individuals with autism and/or social-emotional and behavioral challenges in an educational setting Verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to support communication among team members Ability to be flexible, think creatively, and work across a number of campuses with diverse staff and student populations
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with behavioral prevention and intervention, crisis prevention and intervention strategies Experience working with students who may be in crisis and presenting with behavioral challenges, including aggression Knowledge of behavioral management methodologies and systems - PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) Certification in CPI, QBS or other crisis prevention and intervention system preferred
Physical Requirements:
Frequent standing, walking for extended periods of time, mobility to navigate within a large school building Frequent reaching with hands and arms to stoop, kneel, or crouch Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds Frequent ability to physically respond (e.g. push, pull, or carry at least 60 lbs) to students who are physically unsafe and use de-escalation techniques including physical management as a last resort Frequent ability to physically maintain a safe learning environment, including moving furniture in response to a crisis situation Regular use of hands to handle or feel Occasional climbing or balancing Regular speaking and hearing; specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception The above information outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not designed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job; nor is it a contract for employment. The school will make reasonable accommodations as they relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employment at the School is on an "Employment-At-Will" basis. In other words, you or the School may terminate employment for any reason and at any time, with or without notice. Similarly, the terms of employment outlined in this description are subject to change at any time.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$53,500.00 - $70,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
