Job Description
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Emerald Coast Learning Center Instructional Assistant, Full-Time
EMPLOYER: Emerald Coast Autism Center
DEPARTMENT: Learning Center
REPORTS TO: Principal, Assistant Principal, Classroom Teacher
EFFECTIVE DATE: Click here to enter a date.
Annual Salary: $34,500
SUMMARY:
Emerald Coast Autism Center (ECAC) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to educating and improving the lives of children and young adults diagnosed with autism and related unique abilities. ECAC is unique in our approach to teaching these amazing children. All instruction and activities at the ECAC are consistent with the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Emerald Coast Learning Center (ECLC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of ECAC and operates similarly for clients on the academic or vocational track.
The Emerald Coast Learning Center Instructional Assistant will apply ABA based assistance in the classroom at the direction of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the classroom teacher, assisting the teacher as they conduct activities. This is a full-time salary position, requiring the employee to work a minimum of 32 hours a week (Monday-Friday) and a maximum of 40 hours a week. This position comes with holiday pay according to the company’s annual calendar and benefit offerings. Please see the company’s full-time employee Benefits Brochure for further information.
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS: The applicant must be positive, enthusiastic, energetic, flexible, self-motivated, have effective time management skills, observation skills, analytical skills, and be a team player.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the teacher and BCBA in delivering daily academic instruction and behavior support based on ABA strategies
- Provide individualized and small group academic support to students, as directed
- Reinforce appropriate behaviors and implement individualized behavior treatment plans under supervision
- Support students with special needs in daily routines, classroom transitions, and functional skills
- Collect data on academic and behavioral performance and support accurate documentation
- Prepare and organize classroom materials, supplies, and equipment as needed
- Foster a supportive and safe classroom environment that encourages student independence and participation
- Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families in a professional and respectful manner
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, and organizational policies
- Participate in team meetings, training, peer and personal performance reviews, and ongoing professional development
- Substitution of classroom instruction in the absence of the lead classroom instructor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- No prior experience or training
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- All applicants must pass a background check
COMPETENCIES:
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Analytical Skills & Judgement - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures; Show willingness to make data driven decisions with sound and accurate judgement.
- Dependability & Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Interpersonal Skills & Professionalism - Demonstrating sincere interpersonal sensitivity with regard to self's and others' comfort, feelings, worth, and well-being. Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Sustains emotional control even in challenging or stressful situations.; Develops rapport and relationships with ease.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Communication & Safety - Communicates to leadership promptly and clearly regarding important student updates. Communicates with parent clearly and effectively regarding student updates. Always communicates to the leadership promptly regarding safety and security: Adhering to and encouraging others to be cognizant and compliant of safety and security measures within the organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, utilize hand and finger dexterity, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl, talk, and hear
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
- The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 10 pounds
- The employee must be able to operate an iPad, tablet, and computer
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.