Job Description:

Come join Prism’s team! Looking for people who want to change the lives of children with autism ages 3-14 through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Prism Academy provides a 10-month plus ESY (Extended School Year), intensive, educational program for children with autism. Prism’s ABA treatment is compassionate, relationship-based and a lot of fun. We welcome entry level applicants who are excited to learn! We are pleased to offer a sign on bonus of $500! 

ABT will support students through the classroom milieu by implementing mastered/maintained programming, assisting with ADLs including toileting routine and mealtimes. Aides may assist during gym/recess, be assigned to facilitate classroom “centers” and will serve as “prompters” during IEP instruction, small and large group instruction.

Job Highlights:

• Work in a school-based program with elementary school aged children
• Work under the direct supervision of a BCBA and Special Education Teacher
• Ample training and support
• Fun and welcoming work environment
• Consistent schedule, no evenings or weekends
• Employee engagement activities (celebrations, events, and shout outs!)
• Culture that celebrates uniqueness, understands differences, and achieves mutual respect.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee membership
• Supervision offered for those seeking certification for BCaBA, BCBA, or Special Education Teacher Licensure
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, professional development days 

Our ideal candidate:

• Has a passion for working with children
• Is excited about growth and learning
• Is collaborative and team-oriented
• Is culturally responsive
• Can multitask and stay organized
• Excellent communication skills

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma. Preferred: 60 credits of college coursework, associates or bachelors degree
• In the absence of 60 college credits or an associates degree or higher, must have passed the parapro exam
• Special needs experience preferred
• Childcare experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical:

• Provide direct support to students during ABA therapy to elementary and middle school students with autism (direct implementation of skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the supervisor)
• Keep students motivated to learn
• Ability to work independently

Basic & Physical

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds (students, equipment, etc.)
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time
• Must be able to sit on the floor, in small chairs, or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to push, pull, carry, reach, bend, twist, run, stoop, climb, etc. as needed
• Must be willing to manage challenging behaviors with support
• Must be able to remain conscious and alert at all times

Prism provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time