Seeking for enthusiastic, motivated individual who is interested in working directly with children with special needs, specifically autism, in a special education preschool setting. Applicant will learn and utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB) approach to teaching children with ASD skills, while decreasing problematic behavior. This is a part time 145 day school day employment position and rate ranges from $20-22 per hour, depending on education, experience, and interview/s. Training is provided in person regularly and is on-going in the classroom. Applicant must be willing and able to: * Independently contrive teaching opportunities through play * Engage in a variety of gross motor play (playing chase, playing on the floor to create teaching opportunities etc * Has motivation to learn and aide students in their progress * Display a professional, respectful, and compassionate attitude towards children and fellow staff * Show dependability and punctuality * Show the ability to execute protocols correctly and consistently *Accept constructive instruction/training and show competency with training This is a perfect position for college students/grads in special ed or behavior fields and/or someone with experience who is passionate, motivated, and seeking experience in special education, behavior, and autism. Hired person will be trained in essential skills in order to increase appropriate behaviors, while decreasing problem behaviors using evidence based practices. The ABA/Verbal Behavior classroom is located in Montgomery County PA. Hours are 7 hours a day, 8:00-3:30 Monday through Thursday (30 minute unpaid lunch between am and pm classes). The preschool is part of local intermediate unit and follows the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit School Calendar. Please Send your resume and required clearances (listed below) and times available for interview. Clearances are required in order to start and include: CPR First Aide hands on training- must be current Pa Criminal background check FBI criminal background check Child Abuse History Clearance TB test within past 6 months Mandated reporter Certification We look forward to hearing from you and having you join our team. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour Benefits: Paid time off Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred) Special education: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Pottstown, PA 19464 (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: $20 - $22 an hour
Employment Type: Part-time
Qualifications
High school or equivalent (Required), Work authorization (Required), Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred), Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits
Paid time off