Job Description:

The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community.  We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff.  We welcome your interest in joining us and look forward to meeting you!

POSITION:                       Behavioral Therapist – PAL Program
LOCATIONS:                    Middle Gate Elementary School
STARTING DATE:            Immediate
REMUNERATION:           $30.75/hour

Qualifications:

• Two to three years of experience providing BT instruction; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of special education practices (autism)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible, creative, possessing strong organizational skills
• Highly motivated and self-directed

Duties and Responsibilities:
The BT will work closely with a designated special education teacher and BCBA and will:

• Implement IEP goals as directed by the special education teacher
• Work with other school based specialists and parents to implement additionally specified goals and objectives 
• Implement programs developed by teacher(s) and consultant(s)
• Teach daily living skills, social skills, receptive, and expressive language skills
• Maintain accurate data and graphing on all designated programs
• Plan and implement all aspects of systematic instructional sequences within self-contained classroom, inclusion environments, and reverse mainstream environments
• Implement behavior intervention plans designed to reinforce appropriate behaviors and eliminate inappropriate behaviors including disruptive behaviors such as aggression or bolting
• Meet regularly with special education teacher, BCBA, and support team
• Attend staff meetings when appropriate
• Video tape work sessions as appropriate  
• Provide reports of student progress when deemed necessary by teacher and/or team
• Maintain student safety including the application of crisis prevention interventions and physical management techniques, including protective holds, when necessary and appropriate

Performs additional related duties as may be requested by the BCBA/Director of Pupil Services
APPLICATION:  We invite you to apply and learn more about Newtown Public Schools by accessing our district website above (click on the Human Resources tab).

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.