Joel Barlow High School: Non-Certified Behavior Therapist

Schedule:

Full-time, 35 hours/week, 181 days per school year and 22 hours/week, four weeks extended into summer

Available:  Immediately

Responsibilities:

• Provide behavioral and academic support for assigned student throughout the day
• Implement IEP goals as directed by the Special Education teacher and psychologist
• Attend related services sessions with student (ex., Speech, OT, PT) and reinforce work in these goal areas
• Work with other specialists and parents to implement additional programs, including specified goals and objectives
• Maintain accurate data and graphing on all designated programs
• Plan and implement all aspects of systematic instructional sequences within self-contained classroom, inclusive environments, and typical peer opportunities
• Provide reports of data and student progress as deemed necessary by teacher or psychologist
• Meet with team members on regular basis
• Attend staff meetings
• Attend trainings related to program development, behavior programming, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field
• Training and experience in Applied Behavior Analysis techniques
• Demonstrate knowledge of special education practices, including as they relate to Autism
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be flexible, creative, and demonstrate strong organizaiton skills
• Must be highly motivated and self-directed

Salary & Benefits:  Appropriate step of Non-Certified Contract, Behavior Therapist.  Full benefits.

Applications will only be accepted online at the district Website:  www.er9.org and must include a formal letter of application, resume, and three letters of recommendation.

A direct link to the application page is http://www.applitrack.com/er9/onlineapp/

For further information, please contact:

Pat Roszko, Director of Special Services

Region 9 School District

Telephone:  203-938-2508

The Region 9 Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.