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Job Description
Associate Behavior Specialist 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Potomac, MD 20854 From $42,360 a year - Full-time Ivymount 56 reviews From $42,360 a year - Full-time Are you looking for a job that makes a powerful impact in the lives of others? Do you want to take the next step in your career in the field of special education or psychology? Ivymount School is looking for a passionate, mission-oriented individual to join our team as an Associate Behavior Specialist. For 65 years, Ivymount School has been a leader in the field of special education, serving students with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, whose needs cannot be met in the public school system. The Associate Behavior Specialist plays an integral role in the Ivymount community, supporting students' educational, social, and behavioral growth. Why Ivymount?
Experience:
You will gain valuable experience in the field of special education, make a significant contribution to the lives of students, and learn from experts in the field.
Training and Professional Development :
Ivymount provides exceptional training in ABA and offers on-going professional development opportunities. This position can be a great job to have before or during going to graduate school. You will gain a a wealth of training and experience to enrich your studies. Supervision in the
Field of ABA:
We provide supervision for employees seeking or maintaining their BCBA or BCaBA credentials.
Work/life Balance:
This position works an 11-month school year, full-time work hours with no evenings or weekends and enjoy winter and spring breaks.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Ivymount offers health and wellness benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and more. Growth at
Ivymount:
Ivymount has a strong culture of growing and promoting talented employees from within our organization. Job Duties and Responsibilities Support the monitoring of classroom schedules and activities Support curriculum/educational programming development, monitoring of student curriculum and preparation for future transitions (e.g., moving from High School to Post High School, transition planning), implementation of curriculum/educational programming (including instructional practices and progress monitoring procedures), development, implementation, and evaluation of IEPs, progress reports, and other educational procedures Assist with conducting functional assessment, developing, implementing and evaluating BIPs, skill replacement programs, fading plans, and overseeing classroom management systems/universal supports Support the supervision of and conduct initial and ongoing staff training (e.g., treatment integrity, inter-observer agreement, evidence-based instructional and behavioral practices) and evaluation of behavioral programming efficacy through data review Requirements Bachelor's Degree (Applied Behavior Analysis or Psychology preferred) Three years providing educational and behavioral services to students with autism spectrum disorder Understanding of behavioral principles and function-based treatment Experience conducting, analyzing and making recommendations following student and staff observations related to implementation of behavioral programming Experience working with a multidisciplinary team Adherence to a high level of professional and ethical standards Ivymount provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Accordingly, Ivymount carries out all terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national origin, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $42,360.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): How did you find out about this position? If you were referred by a current employee, please include the employee's name. Ivymount is unable to provide sponsorship for work authorization visas. Are you authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for a visa?
