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May Institute ABA Special Education Instructor in Chicopee, Massachusetts
ABA Special Education Instructor West Springfield, MA, USA Req #18565 The May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities West Springfield campus is looking for a full-time ABA Special Education Instructor to provide educational services to students with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. We provide full-day, year-round educational and vocational services for children and adolescents from preschool to age 22, using proven methods of treatment and teaching based on the latest clinical and applied research. Come and grow with our dynamic team! As an Instructor, you will work individually with those in your classroom in our 1:1 student-to-staff ratio school. You will receive in-depth training with each student in your class and rotate to work with several students every day. In addition, there will be time devoted to training, meetings, and case management to best support those we serve. This position serves as a great stepping-stone to careers such as a Special Education Teacher or Behavior Analyst! What sets us apart: Competitive pay of \$23.50-\$24.50 per hour Strong team collaboration with dedicated professionals across multiple disciplines Consistent 40 hours with no concern of client session cancellations Thorough onboarding training program to support your new role and set you up for success in the classroom Responsive leadership team available to classrooms for support throughout the day Fantastic compensation package! o Competitive hourly rate o Generous paid time off and holiday pay o Health, dental, and vision insurance, and more! o Tuition reimbursement, mentoring program, and other career advancement support! Flexible schedule start time o Arrive between 7 AM - 8:10 AM Monday through Friday. Note that once per week classrooms have a morning clinical meeting starting at 7 AM or 7:40 AM, but otherwise, you decide when you want to come in during the start window each day that best suits your needs. Work until at least 3:30 each day, differing with start time. Responsibilities: Implementing teaching protocols and behavior support plans Work in a fast-paced environment Deliver student instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Record and analyze data Provide case management Manage behavior crisis Transport students within the community as needed Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree preferred Working knowledge and experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred Experience managing challenging behaviors preferred 1+ years working with people with disabilities and/or education in a related field Valid and current U.S. driver\'s license required Availability to work 40 hours per week Monday-Friday including in the Summer required May Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer of qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. May Institute also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected categories.