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Saturday, August 6, 2011
Introduction
Hello and thank you for your interest! You are here in response to a job ad for an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Instructor. This site is designed to give you more information and the job duties required. Please take time to read through the information presented here prior to submitting your resume - especially look over the links presented in the ABA Sites and Autism Sites pages on the right. Should you be invited to interview for the position, this information will be part of the discussion.
Why we need help
Our 3 1/2 year old son, Jaxson, has been diagnosed autism spectrum disorder. He is high functioning and struggles with communication, social, and behavioral issues. We believe that this intensive therapy program will help him develop and learn skills that will have a positive effect on the rest of his life.
Job Description
Instructors will be working in an early intervention, behavioral-based program implementing the methods developed by O. Ivar Lovaas, PH.D., at UCLA. The program encompasses all areas of functioning. Specifically, the program targets the development and acquisition of receptive and expressive language, toy play, peer play, socialization, abstract concepts, and self-help skills. Teaching appropriate behaviors proceeds in incremental systematic steps in an effort to maximize a child's success. Each instructional session lasts approximately 2 hours during which one-to-one instruction is interspersed with play activities. During a session, the instructor will engage the child on a specific task for 1-3 minutes and then take a short break (1-3 minutes). During each hour of the session, the child is given a longer 10-minute break. Instructors use secondary rewards as the main reinforcement. Primary reinforcement is used to motivate the child in new, or more difficult programs, or if the child is not receptive to secondary rewards during a session. Instructors use many prompts when teaching novel skills and then systematically fade the prompts out. Instructors will work on a team of 3-4 individuals, together contributing 20-30 hours per week of one-to-one instruction in our home. Each team member should provide 6-10 hours of instruction per week; enough time to establish procedural competence, while not spending so much time that the child becomes dependent on any single member.
Job Requirements
You must be teachable. There will be paid professional training provided at the start of the program and as the program progresses. No prior experience is required.
You must be energetic and creative in motivating a small child to learn new skills.
You must be reliable. This program is a critical development process for our son. Therefore, you must be reliable on your commitments to the schedule, work process and team members.
You must be punctual and arrive as scheduled.You must be able to work in an environment where video taping and/or observation will occur. This is necessary to ensure consistency in process and effectiveness of methods.You must be able to provide objective feedback to team members.
You must be able to make at least a 9 month commitment.
You must have access to reliable transportation as the job location is in Saratoga Springs (just west of Lehi).
Work Hours
This is a part-time position. You will work 2 hour sessions 3-5 times each week. Total work hours in a week are 6- 10. There are multiple schedule times available. There will also be bi-weekly team meetings that you will need to attend.
Salary
Salary starts at $9+ per hour, depending upon experience. Travel time and gas expenses are not included in the pay program at this time. After six months wages will increase depending on performance.
How to Apply
Please send a resume (in word or pdf file formats only, please), your class schedule (or hours you are available for work) and your references (both professional and personal) to derbfam@gmail.com
For More Information
Call John or Brittany at 801-644-8226 or 801-644-8218
Hello and thank you for your interest! You are here in response to a job ad for an ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Instructor. This site is designed to give you more information and the job duties required. Please take time to read through the information presented here prior to submitting your resume - especially look over the links presented in the ABA Sites and Autism Sites pages on the right. Should you be invited to interview for the position, this information will be part of the discussion.
Why we need help
Our 3 1/2 year old son, Jaxson, has been diagnosed autism spectrum disorder. He is high functioning and struggles with communication, social, and behavioral issues. We believe that this intensive therapy program will help him develop and learn skills that will have a positive effect on the rest of his life.
Job Description
Instructors will be working in an early intervention, behavioral-based program implementing the methods developed by O. Ivar Lovaas, PH.D., at UCLA. The program encompasses all areas of functioning. Specifically, the program targets the development and acquisition of receptive and expressive language, toy play, peer play, socialization, abstract concepts, and self-help skills. Teaching appropriate behaviors proceeds in incremental systematic steps in an effort to maximize a child's success. Each instructional session lasts approximately 2 hours during which one-to-one instruction is interspersed with play activities. During a session, the instructor will engage the child on a specific task for 1-3 minutes and then take a short break (1-3 minutes). During each hour of the session, the child is given a longer 10-minute break. Instructors use secondary rewards as the main reinforcement. Primary reinforcement is used to motivate the child in new, or more difficult programs, or if the child is not receptive to secondary rewards during a session. Instructors use many prompts when teaching novel skills and then systematically fade the prompts out. Instructors will work on a team of 3-4 individuals, together contributing 20-30 hours per week of one-to-one instruction in our home. Each team member should provide 6-10 hours of instruction per week; enough time to establish procedural competence, while not spending so much time that the child becomes dependent on any single member.
Job Requirements
You must be teachable. There will be paid professional training provided at the start of the program and as the program progresses. No prior experience is required.
You must be energetic and creative in motivating a small child to learn new skills.
You must be reliable. This program is a critical development process for our son. Therefore, you must be reliable on your commitments to the schedule, work process and team members.
You must be punctual and arrive as scheduled.You must be able to work in an environment where video taping and/or observation will occur. This is necessary to ensure consistency in process and effectiveness of methods.You must be able to provide objective feedback to team members.
You must be able to make at least a 9 month commitment.
You must have access to reliable transportation as the job location is in Saratoga Springs (just west of Lehi).
Work Hours
This is a part-time position. You will work 2 hour sessions 3-5 times each week. Total work hours in a week are 6- 10. There are multiple schedule times available. There will also be bi-weekly team meetings that you will need to attend.
Salary
Salary starts at $9+ per hour, depending upon experience. Travel time and gas expenses are not included in the pay program at this time. After six months wages will increase depending on performance.
How to Apply
Please send a resume (in word or pdf file formats only, please), your class schedule (or hours you are available for work) and your references (both professional and personal) to derbfam@gmail.com
For More Information
Call John or Brittany at 801-644-8226 or 801-644-8218
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