school- and community-based services for children and young adults with special needs throughout the Washington metropolitan area. The school program serves more than 200 students, ages 4 - 21, with speech and language impairments, learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, health impairments, and autism spectrum disorders.
Our mission and goal in all our programs is to help children, students, and young adults achieve their highest level of development and independence using evidence-based practices and individualized instruction.
The ABA Therapist, a great position for new graduates in Psychology, is a critical and important member of the educational and behavioral team. Ivymount provides rigorous training and values professional development and growth. Many staff go on to further their studies in the field of special education and receive tuition reimbursement.
Responsibilities:
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.-Using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, the ABA therapist works with a team of teachers and specialists to provide the highest level of education and support for each student, using evidence-based practices adapted for students’ unique needs.
-Through collecting and analyzing data, the ABA therapist will make necessary changes as appropriate to ensure student success and meet the goals of the Behavioral Improvement Plan (BIP) and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
-Whether working one-on-one with a student or working with a small group of students, the ABA therapist will participate in the growth and learning of each student with whom they work, a rewarding role to play in the lives of students and their families.
Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree (Psychology or Education preferred)-Experience working with children with autism or related disorders is preferred but not required
-Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously
-Cooperative participation within a team
-Willingness to participate in and a desire for on-going training and professional development
-Excellent verbal and written communication with parents and colleagues
How To Apply:
Please send resume to kmckinney@ivymount.org with an introductory email.
