School Based Bcba Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

Now hiring entry-level Autism Instructors! FULL-TIME POSITIONS!

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45am - 3:45pm
• Location: Trellis School - 14450 York Rd Suite A Sparks, MD 21152
• Hourly paid 12 month program
• Paid Training
• Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Discover a rewarding career in a growing field that allows you to impact the lives of children with autism in your community!

The Trellis School is a K-12 non-public school serving children with autism based in Sparks, MD (Baltimore County). Our Autism Instructors work one-on-one with our learners and receive extensive training and coaching in behavior management. The school’s educational program is designed to build strong foundational communication, learner readiness, academic, social and play skills in young learners with a focus on using Verbal Behavior (VB).

Starting Pay Scale:

• Additional Support Instructor: $21.00/hr
• High School Diploma: $21.50/hr
• Associate's Degree/Undergraduate Degree: $22.00/hr
• Masters Degree: $23.00/hr

• Develop and execute naturalistic lesson plans outside of the classroom for learners that incorporate motivation and individualized education plan skills
• Demonstrate the use of evidence based (ABA/VB) teaching strategies to shape skills across learning environments
• Implement learners’ individualized behavior, toileting, and feeding protocols
• Accurately complete daily data tracking and input responsibilities
• Implement feedback and instructional recommendations made by school team (teacher, BCBA, program specialists)
• Demonstrate positive work ethic by actively seeking supportive tasks, offering suggestions for program improvement, and receiving constructive feedback in a professional manner
• Create and prepare instructional materials for individual learners
• Participate in internal team meetings and high profile meetings for students
• Support general school procedures: such as arrival, lunch schedules, dismissal, cleaning tasks, field trips, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma required. Associate's/Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Adaptability and Flexibility—the individual effectively adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Planning/organizing—the individual is detail oriented, prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Proficiency with Technology- Knowledge of Trellis specific web-based data collection systems and Microsoft Word programs (including word, excel, power point)
• Self Directed- Must have the ability to work independently and take initiative in taking the first steps or act without being urged to complete responsibilities
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Multi-tasking – the individual is able to work on multiple projects at one time.
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Must attend all mandatory trainings.
• Must be able to speak and read English. The ability to read and interpret documents related to Maryland State Curriculum, accounting, policy and procedures manual(s), safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. The ability to write routine reports, letters and emails as well as general correspondence. Have the ability to speak effectively with special needs children and in describing general work needs and to speak effectively in interpersonal situations.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Our dress code is conducive to working with children in the in-class room school environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the school environment is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, learning tools or toys; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.
• Trellis requires staff to put forth effort to engage learners in goal directed activities throughout the day. This includes, creating teaching activities, utilizing effective teaching procedures that maintain a positive learning environment, and competing with maladaptive behaviors.
• The Trellis School fosters a working environment of respect, empowerment, competence, and passion. Instructional staff members approach each day as an opportunity to refine their professional skills.

Physical requirements vary and are based on specific client assignments. You may be asked to engage in any of the following: push, pull, and lift up to 35 pounds and move quickly, according to client needs. It is necessary to be able to sit on the floor, stoop, stand, walk, and run.