About you
Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Licensed Behaviour Analyst with extensive experience in Early Intervention 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 EI professionals, the BCBA or LBA will develop programs to children age 2-3 that have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as other global delays. As a leader in our clinical team, the BCBA will support Special Education Teachers in creating behavioural goals and improvement plans, and conduct and train teachers in ABBLS-R, VBMAPP and other assessments.
Besides our ABA Classrooms our center also includes a Daycare and Socialization groups which integrate children with ASD with typically-developing peers. Children in our autism program 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.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Working with the Director of Education to create programs utilizing ABA Therapy in our Center-Based Program.
Supervise and train a team of teachers and therapists in implementing ABA programs for children ages 2 - 3 years old.
Create Behaviour Intervention Programs (BIP’s)
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings incorporating Speech and Occupational therapies.
Participate in staff meetings and staff training sessions
Maintain compliance with Bureau of Child Care, Bureau of Early Intervention,
Requirements:
Qualifications,Skills, and/or Experience of Candidates for the Classroom:
Required Certifications:
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or LBA
Desired Qualifications
At least 2 years of experience with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and applying ABA Therapy
Previous supervisory role in Education or Early Intervention
Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus
Schedule
This a full-time, full-day, 12-month position.
Applicants seeking part-time schedules will also be considered.
Job Benefits:
Benefits for full-time Early Intervention Classroom Teachers
Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401K Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid vacation/personal days
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