Education and Early Intervention Opportunities

Location: Princeton, NJ

About us:

Since 1970, PCDI (Princeton Child Development Institute) has provided quality, comprehensive, and research-based behavior analytic intervention for people with autism in New Jersey. Our Early Intervention and Education Programs provide students ages 3-21 with intensive instruction that is specially designed to meet individual needs including academics, physical development, home and community skills, language development, social and emotional learning, behavioral support, social interaction, and independence. 

Teaching extends beyond the school day during scheduled home visits with students and their families. During home visits, hands-on training is provided to parents and caregivers to allow them to be part of the intervention team. 

Description:

PCDI seeks a full-time special education teacher/ABA therapist for our Education Program. Individuals will teach new skills used Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) principles and teaching strategies. Ongoing hands-on training is provided by a module trainer/consultant who ensures consistent implementation of programming for learners and guides the development of instructors’ behavior analytic skills.

Individuals will learn to implement a variety of behavior analytic teaching strategies including the use of activity schedules, script and script-fading procedures, and Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skill-Based Treatment (SBT). Training is also provided on curriculum and program design, documentation, and graphic analysis. This position includes opportunities for long-term growth, career advancement, supervision, and mentoring.  

• Establish comfortable and supportive relationships with students and colleagues 
• Contribute to and participate in a positive, professional work environment that emphasizes ongoing collaboration and teamwork 
• Teach and assist in the development of learners’ instruction and treatment goals  
• Write programs describing instruction and treatment goals and intervention procedures  
• Collect, summarize, and analyze ongoing data regarding skill acquisition and behavior management programs for students.
• Communicate effectively with parents, caregivers, and colleagues 
• Support parents and caregivers in meeting home programming goals 

• Has, at minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, education, and related field 
• Some experience working with people with autism or other developmental disabilities 
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 
• Has a valid driver’s license  
• Work within designated school hours (e.g., 8am – 4pm) and home visits (e.g., a 90-minute visit once per week at the student’s home) 
• NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement is required for hire as a special education teacher 

Working Environment/Physical Demands: Sitting, walking occasional running, some lifting, good fine and gross motor coordination to guide learners, vision, hearing, receptive and expressive English-language abilities as suited to instructional and behavior needs of students. Students occasionally sample activities in community programs during the school day and are transported by PCDI staff in company-owned or staff-owned vehicles. Mileage reimbursement is provided.  

Skills: This position is best suited for individuals with strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Ongoing documentation of student performance is expected and requires proficiency with writing and oral skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Sharepoint is preferred, but not required.  

AA/EEO

Salary: minimum of $52,500 

Benefits:

• Medical and dental insurance for each employee and optional dependent coverage 
• Vision insurance (voluntary coverage) 
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Life and AD&D 
• 403b Retirement (voluntary beginning Day 1, employer contribution beginning Year 3) 
• Paid time off (8 days accrued per calendar year) 
• Holidays and vacations, as noted on school calendar 
• Tuition discount  
• BCBA supervision 
• Professional mentoring