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ABA Instructor - Special Education Paraprofessional

The May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities West Springfield and Chicopee campuses are currently accepting resumes for a full-time Instructor to provide educational services to children and adolescents, ages 3-22, with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. We provide full-day, year-round educational and vocational services for children and adolescents from preschool to age 22, using proven methods of treatment and teaching based on the latest clinical and applied research.

Come join our dynamic team! As an Instructor, you would be placed in a classroom to support students individually in our 1:1 student to staff ratio school. You will receive in - depth training with each student in your class and rotate to work with several students in your classroom each day. In addition to working directly with students, there will be time devoted to training, meetings and student case management to best support the students we serve. 

What sets us apart:
  • Strong team collaboration with dedicated professionals across multiple disciplines
  • Consistent 40 hours with no concern of client session cancellations
  • Thorough onboarding training program to support your new role and set you up for success in the classroom
  • Responsive leadership team available to classrooms for support throughout the day
  • Fantastic compensation package!
Competitive hourly rate
Generous paid time off and Holiday pay
Health, dental and vision insurance and more!
Tuition reimbursement, mentoring program and other career advancement support!
  • Flexible schedule start time
Arrive between 7 AM - 8:10 AM Monday through Friday in your start time window. Note
once per week classrooms have a morning clinical meeting starting at 7 AM or 7:40 AM
but otherwise you decide when you want to come in during the start window each day
that best suits your needs. Work until at least 3:30 each day if you choose the 7 AM start.

The Instructor position opens the door for professional development by providing excellent training in the fields of special education and ABA with future opportunities for people interested in becoming a special education teacher or behavior analyst. 

For six decades, May Institute has set the national standard for providing comprehensive, research-based services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities, brain injury and mental illness. May Institute blends science with service to help make progress possible for thousands of children, adults, and families each year. 
 
Join us in our mission to promote independence, choice, dignity and respect for those we serve.
 
Responsibilities
 
Implement teaching protocols and behavior support plans                              
Work in a fast-paced educational environment                                            
Deliver student instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis   
Record and analyze data                                                                           
Provide case management                                                                       
Manage behavioral crisis                                                                          
Provide transportation of students within the community as needed
 
Qualifications
 
Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
Working knowledge and experience with Applied Behavior Analysis preferred      
Previous experience working with children with autism preferred            
Experience managing challenging behaviors preferred 
Valid US driver's license preferred
Availability to work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday including summer