Social Worker in Early Intervention (EI) - McCarton Foundation

Job Description:

Working alongside a dynamic team of teachers and Speech, Occupational and ABA Therapists, the Special Education Teacher will supervise one of our ABA rooms. In these rooms, we serve infants and toddlers ages 2 - 3 that have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as other global delays.

Children in our autism program will receive 1:1 highly individualized ABA instruction with goals that are child-specific based on thorough assessment, ongoing data collection, and data-driven decision making. Teaching methods used in this room include applied verbal behavior, discrete trial instruction, and a multidisciplinary team consisting of speech therapists, occupational therapists, and a licensed psychologist providing additional therapeutic support.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
• New York State Certified Special Education Teacher (Birth-2nd Grade, TSSLD, TSHH, LMSW, LCSW, NP, RN, LPN)
• 1 year of experience as a lead teacher in a room setting a big plus
• Relevant ABA Experience a big plus
• Certified Teacher for Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) a plus
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Early Intervention (EI) a plus

Salary

$85,000 - $110,000

Schedule:

7:50 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

This a full-time, 12-month position

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implement programs based on the science of applied behavior analysis, speech and language pathology, and occupational therapy
• Conduct intake and ongoing assessments of students
• Collect data on child’s progress, behaviors, and performance
• Conduct group activities and group instruction
• Participate in implementation of behavior intervention plans
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Supervise/train teaching assistants, student teachers, and interns
• Conduct daily/weekly observations for teaching assistants, student teachers, and interns
• Participate in staff meetings and staff training sessions
• Complete progress reports for parent-teacher meetings

Job Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 days of Sick Leave
• We offer a strong supervision model. Our experienced staff is here to help you
• Training in our integrated model, which combines the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis, Speech & Language Pathology, and Occupational Therapy
• Availability of clinical resources to aid in professional growth
• BCBA/LBA Supervision Available

About You:

A passionate, energetic State-certified teacher with a background in Early Childhood Education and preferably experience with ABA Therapy. You are someone who shares a belief in our mission to bring exceptional treatment and services to children with autism in underserved communities. You have integrity, persistence, patience, and a genuine desire to educate and empower children with autism and better the professional lives of those you work alongside. You value individuality and are a keen judge of character. You understand the importance of teachers, therapists, one-to-one ABA Classroom Assistants, and parents working together to change the course of children’s lives.

About Us:

At McCarton Foundation, we believe in the incredible ability that exists within every child who has developmental disabilities, and that all children deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. For over two decades, we have been dedicated to transforming the lives of thousands of children from around the globe through our integrated treatment programs.

Our story began when Dr. Cecelia McCarton, an internationally leading researcher and professor of developmental pediatrics at Albert Einstein Medical College, saw a need for a center that would set a new standard in clinical excellence for diagnosing and treating children with learning differences. In 1998, the McCarton Center for Developmental Pediatrics opened, offering a fully integrated treatment model that brought together developmental pediatricians, ABA therapists, speech and language pathologists, and occupational therapists under one roof. This approach was the first of its kind and set the foundation for our other world-class educational programs, including the McCarton School (now Keswell) and Children’s Academy, which have helped thousands of children with autism and speech and language delays.

In 2018, inspired by the success of our private programs and driven by the need for services in low-income communities, we launched our first public program, McCarton Center Bronx. Here, our team of world-class teachers and therapists utilize the McCarton Integrated Model, which combines speech and language therapy, fine and gross motor therapy, sensory integration therapy, socialization with peers, developmental play skills, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. Since we opened, we have grown to be one of the largest and most respected early intervention centers in New York City, having provided educational and therapeutic services to more than 1,500 children in need.

Our commitment to changing the course of lives continues to drive us forward, and we are just getting started. If you are passionate about our mission and want to be a part of an exceptional team, we invite you to join us.

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