ABA Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

*$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Residential School - Autism Teachers

Students in our residential program receive intensive, positive, behavior-oriented treatment individualized to address challenging behaviors. Students work on coping skills and appropriate behaviors with the goal of adapting to a less staff-intensive setting, while still participating in a full range of academic, communication, and recreational activities. Our Autism Residential Schools are located in the Southborough area and consist of 14 homes. Our program focuses on enhancing communication and adaptive living skills for individuals with autism.

Autism Teachers provide direct care and ABA instruction to students in a classroom and/or residential setting. They collaborate with a team of professionals to instruct students in general curriculum areas including communication, social skills, activities of daily living (ADLs i.e. personal hygiene), vocational skills, adaptive physical education, and self-preservation. Autism teachers assist with educational program design, Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) development, and have regular communication with parents and guardians.

Benefits

• Free   on-site master’s programs through Simmons University (MSEd Autism Specialization) and Western New England University (MS Applied Behavior Analysis).
• 5 weeks paid vacation and 16 hours of personal time
• On-site discounted daycare
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Professional Development and ongoing support 
• Health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings and many more perks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in a degree program preferred 
• Willingness to help students who engage in challenging behaviors
• Must be able to communicate and provide verbal instruction clearly with our students
• Valid Driver’s License with personal vehicle
• CPR training completion through NECC within 6 months of employment
• Successful completion of NECC training - Physical and Verbal De-escalation training (CALM) and Medication Administration training

NECC is committed to an inclusive culture where all students, employees, families, and partners feel welcome, safe, and valued. We believe that fostering diversity and equity makes us a stronger, more successful community. For more information regarding DEI at NECC please visit: