Job Description

Job Location: Autism Center - Northford, CT 06472
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $24.35 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: EducationACES Autism Programs are actively seeking motivated individuals who have a desire and passion to work as full-time ABA Trainers.
- ACES’ Autism Programs are based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and deliver dynamic, high quality educational services to individuals aged 3-22 with diagnoses of autism and/or other related developmental disorders.
- ABA Trainers are frontline instructors teaching students in 1:1 and small group settings across a variety of skill and content areas.
- ABA Trainers facilitate discrete trial instruction, natural environment training and other evidence-based practices.
- ABA Trainers work toward increasing a student's independent functioning and academic skills while decreasing challenging behaviors.
- Qualified applicants will possess a high school diploma and have the desire to have a positive impact on the lives of individuals in a dynamic, fast paced learning environment.
- This is a 10-month position, 208 paid days (195 workdays and 12 paid holidays), plus mandatory Extended School Year summer school during the month of July.
Training & Supervision Provided:
- ACES ASSIST training includes behavior de-escalation and physical management strategies and protocols.
- 40 hours of training that meets the requirements to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in alignment with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
- - Reimbursement provided for the application and examination fees associated with RBT certification.
- Supervision and support provided by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a certified Special Education teacher.
Benefits & Perks:
- Comprehensive health/medical benefits offered.
- Retirement/Pension Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Competitive Compensation.

Qualifications
- Qualified applicants will have a desire to learn, the ability to accept and incorporate feedback, value timeliness and excellent attendance, possess the skills needed to work on a collaborative student centered team, and the ability to communicate effectively and positively with supervisors, peers, and students.
- Experience with students in grades 6-12 and transition age students with behavioral and instructional support needs or degree in related field preferred.
Application:
- External Candidates: apply online at www.aces.org
- Internal Candidates: apply via the “Careers at ACES” link on InterfACES.