Extended School Year - Middle School Bridge Teacher

Description

The BRIDGE program is a specialized, intensive program based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis that serves students on the Autism Spectrum. The program consists of a special education teacher, supporting instructional assistants, and consultation from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Occupational Therapist.

The services provide to students in this program include a combination of discrete trial training, supported inclusion, small group activities, and incidental teaching. The goal of the program is for students to increase their independent skills in all areas, including academics, recreation, social, communication, self-care, motor, behavior regulation, as well as the generalization of these skills to new situations and environments.

Responsibilities

Massachusetts Teaching Certification: Teacher of Moderate Special Needs/ Teacher of Severe Disabilities

Experience instructing students with autism, & other special needs

Background in Applied Behavior Analysis

Strong curriculum/academic background.

Experience in designing and implementing behavioral management programs.