About you
Teacher specializing in students with speech-language disabilities (TSSLD) or the hearing handicapped (TSHH) with a background in Early Childhood Education and preferably experience with ABA Therapy that shares in our mission to bring exceptional treatment and services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
About Us
We believe in the ability that exists within every child who has developmental disabilities, and that all children deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Over the past two decades McCarton has transformed the lives of thousands of children from around the globe through the McCarton Center for Developmental Pediatrics, the McCarton School for children with autism, and the Children’s Academy for children with speech and language learning delays. We utilize the McCarton Integrated Model, which combines speech and language therapy, fine and gross motor therapy, sensory integration therapy, socialization with peers, developmental play skills and applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy.
Now the McCarton Foundation is launching our new early intervention program, providing services for infants and toddlers diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. We're offering home-based services throughout New York City and center-based services at our brand new center in the Bronx.
Job Description
Working alongside a dynamic team of teachers and Speech, Occupational and ABA Therapists, the TSSLD will oversee a classroom. As a classroom lead, the candidate will supervise one of our ABA Classrooms, Global Delay groups, or Socialization groups which integrate children with ASD with typically-developing peers. In these classrooms, we serve infants and toddlers age 2-3 that have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as other global delays.
Children in our autism program will receive 1:1 highly individualized ABA instruction with goals that are child-specific based on thorough assessment, ongoing data collection, and data-driven decision making. Teaching methods used in this classroom include applied verbal behavior, discrete trial instruction, and a multidisciplinary team consisting of speech therapists, occupational therapist, and a licensed psychologist providing additional therapeutic support.
Schedule
This a full-time, full-day, 12-month position.
Part-time applicants will be considered as well.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Working with Director of Education with the support of our clinical team
Implement programs based on the science of applied behavior analysis, speech and language pathology, and occupational therapy
Conduct intake and ongoing assessments of students
Collect data on child’s progress, behaviors, and performance
Conduct group activities and group instruction
Participate in implementation of behavior intervention plans
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
Supervise/train teaching assistants, student teachers, and interns
Conduct daily/weekly observations for teaching assistants, student teachers, and interns
Participate in staff meetings and staff training sessions
Complete progress report for parent-teacher meetings
Requirements:
Qualifications,Skills, and/or Experience of Candidates for the Classroom teacher:
Certified Teacher for Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
Or New York State Certified Special Education Teacher (Birth-2nd Grade certified)
1 year of experience as a lead teacher in a classroom setting
ABA Experience a big plus
Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Early Intervention (EI) a plus
Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus
Job Benefits:
Benefits for full-time Early Intervention Classroom Teachers
Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401K Plan
Paid Holidays
Two-weeks paid vacation/personal days
We offer strong supervision model. Our experienced staff is here to help you
Training in our integrated model, which combines the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis, Speech & Language Pathology, and Occupational Therapy
Availability of clinical resources to aid in professional growth
To Learn More visit www.mccarton.org