Overview:
Full Time Positions! Now hiring for entry level Autism Instructors! No formal experience required.
Entry-Level Position
Paid Training
Monday-Friday Schedule 7:45am - 3:45pm
Hourly paid 12 month program
Location of The Trellis School: 14550 York Rd, Suite A Sparks, MD 21152
Discover a rewarding career in a growing field that allows you to impact the lives of children with autism in your community.
The Trellis School (https://trellisservices.
com) is K-12 non-public school serving children with autism based in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Our School Instructors work one-on-one with our learners and receive extensive training and coaching in behavior management.
The school’s educational program is designed to build strong foundational communication, learner readiness, academic, social and play skills in young learners with a focus on using Verbal Behavior (VB).
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute NET plans for learners that incorporate motivation, reinforcers, neutral items, mastered skills and current acquisition skills
Demonstrate effective teaching procedures (most to least prompting, shaping, correction procedures, transfer trials, etc.
) during NET instruction and ITT sessions
Implement learners’ individualized behavior, toileting, and feeding protocols
Accurately complete daily data responsibilities
Self-evaluate videotaped instructional segments
Follow through on instructional recommendations made by Teacher, Instructional Support Specialist, Education Director, Consultant, and/or school team
Materials preparation for individual learners
Assist in materials preparation for group instruction, if necessary, as outlined by the teacher
Participate in internal team meetings and high profile meetings for students
Support general school procedures: such as arrival, lunch schedules, dismissal, cleaning tasks, field trips, etc.
Demonstrate positive work ethic by actively seeking supportive tasks and offering suggestions for program improvement
Other duties as assigned*
Qualifications:
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to help them perform the essential functions of this position.
Must have the ability to work independently
To use initiative in taking the first steps or act without being urged to complete projects and/or work.
Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Planning/organizing—the individual is detail oriented, prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
Multi-tasking – the individual is able to work on multiple projects at one time.
Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance.
To have the ability and flexibility to work effectively in an organization environment that is rapidly growing and changing.
Must attend all mandatory training(s).
Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Language Ability:
Must be able to speak and read English.
The ability to read and interpret documents related to Maryland State Curriculum, accounting, policy and procedures manual(s), safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
The ability to write routine reports, letters and emails as well as general correspondence.
Have the ability to speak effectively with special needs children and in describing general work needs and to speak effectively in interpersonal situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Widows programs including, but not limited to Word and Excel.
Additionally, an individual should have knowledge of Trellis Services web-based systems/programs.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Our dress code is conducive to working with children in the in-class room school environment.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the school environment is usually moderate.