Teacher Assistant
Early Intervention Program - McCarton Foundation Bronx Center
About you
Professional with a background or educational program in Early Childcare or Special Education with experience in 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 in a dynamic team of EI professionals, the Teacher Assistant provides support to the Head Teacher in leading a team of Classroom Assistants to implement ABA Therapy. The TA ensures that the classroom is operating efficiently and assisting in the training of Classroom Assistants with ABA programs.
In these classrooms, we serve infants and toddlers age 2-3 that have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who 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 under the direction of a Special Education Teacher to facilitate classroom activities and assist in supervision of ABA therapy and Social Group programs.
Work under the direction of a Special EducationTeacher in supervising a team of classroom assistants to apply ABA therapy to children ages 2 - 3 years old.
Assist in the planning and implementation of group and individual activities during each session
Follow ABA educational programs as designed by lead teacher
Follow assigned schedule which may include working as 1:1 for specific child or assisting the group as a whole
Ensure staff are collecting data daily using the ACE system
Participate in regularly scheduled training
Assist in the set up / clean up for each group session, ensure supplies are well stocked for classroom and respective lavatory
Interact and may be asked to communicate with family / caregivers and outside providers
Assist in administrative tasks
Requirements:
Qualifications,Skills, and/or Experience of Candidates for the Classroom:
Desired Skills
Previous experience with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and applying ABA Therapy
Previous supervisory role or leadership experience
Strong communication skills
Ability to learn and work with computer systems
Completion or enrollment in Educational program related to Special Needs & Education.
Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus
Must be able to lift 40 pounds and work with young children
Highly Desired Qualifications:
Possess a New York State Teaching Certificate or be enrolled in a study plan approved by the Department of Health, leading to certification
OR
A baccalaureate degree in early childhood education or a related field of study and two years of supervised and documented relevant experience in a pre-school program.
Schedule
This a full-time, full-day, 12-month position from 7:30 am - 5:15 pm
Job Benefits:
Benefits for full-time Teacher Assistants
Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401K Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid vacation/personal days
Availability of clinical resources to aid in professional growth
To Learn More visit www.mccarton.org
Apply through our website www.mccarton.org/careers
Contact us directly with job title in subject hr@mccarton.org