About you
State-certified teacher or other certification that shares in our mission to bring exceptional treatment and services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Other certifications such as TSSLD, TSHD, LMSW, OT, SLP and other qualifications are applicable.
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
Under the direction of a Education Director the subsitute teacher will supervise one of our ABA Classrooms or Socialization groups which integrate children with ASD with typically-developing peers. In these classrooms, we serve infants and toddlers age 0-3 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 is an on-call position and would take place during the school day from 8:00 - 5:00 pm.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Responsibilities and Duties of Early Intervention Classroom Teachers:
Provide support to Classroom Assistants to implement programs based on the science of applied behavior analysis.
Collect data on child’s progress, behaviors, and performance
Conduct group activities and group instruction
Write notes and reports on daily activities and progress to each child's goals.
Requirements:
Qualifications,Skills, and/or Experience of Candidates for the Classroom teacher:
New York State Certified Special Education Teacher (Birth-2nd Grade certified) or other certification such as TSSLD, TSHD, LMSW, SLP, OT ...
Relevant 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
We offer strong supervision model and the opportunity to learn about our clinical program from our experienced staff.
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