Job Description:

Location: Early Childhood Center

Qualifications/Requisite Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, Speech and Language, or a related field
Explicit training in Applied Behavioral Analysis, Discrete Trial Teaching, Data Collection
1 year minimum supervised experience working with a child or children with autism spectrum disorders
Proven ability to independently plan lessons, monitor and adjust during lessons, anticipate/manage maladaptive behavior, reinforce positive behavior, document and maintain clear data, consult with other team members
 
Work Year: 216 Days (37.5 hours week-7.5 hours per day-includes a 30-minute working lunch)
 
Reports to: Child’s Service Coordinator, Special Education Administration, and Building Principal
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrate through performance assessment competence in all areas of instruction using Applied Behavioral Analysis
Review and understand the scope and sequence of the goals and objectives of the assigned child's Individualized Educational Plan.
Prepare and present lessons based on the above
Prepare and maintain individualized materials for each student
Prepare, maintain, and disaggregate data regarding student progress
Prepare and articulate, as needed, written reports of student progress
Actively participate in the development and use of strategies for learning and behavior management
Implement all strategies developed by the team
Ensure student's meaningful participation in all appropriate aspects of group and/or school activities as defined by the team
Supervise student(s) in emergency situations
Supervise student(s) with all activities of daily living
Attend and participate in all professional training as required by the district, including weekly after-school training
Leave specific plans and materials for students in the event of an absence
Alert the assigned teacher to any problem or special information about the student
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about the students
Swim with students as directed by the service coordinator
Assume other delegated assignments that might assist the student, teachers, or administration

For additional information, contact:
Kristen Bruno
Principal - Early Childhood Center
KBruno@fairfieldschools.org