Position Summary:

• Coordinates educational and behavioral programming for students with developmental disabilities, specifically autism, enrolled at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center.
• Trains and supervises university undergraduate practicum students.
• Works with families of the students who attend the DDDC.
• Coordinates inter-department activities as related to educational and behavioral assessment, intervention, and transition for a particular group.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with NJ Teacher K-6 certification (including CE/CEAS).
• A Teacher of the Handicapped Certification or Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement/CE/CEAS, as outlined by the New Jersey Department of Education Office of Licensing and Credentials.
• At least 1-2 years' experience working with individuals with autism, behavioral technology, data management, goal assessment and planning, family programming, and paraprofessional supervision.

City: New Brunswick

State: NJ

Equipment Utilized:

• Computers: Word Processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphing software, commercially made educational materials (i.e., Handwriting Without Tears, Edmark Reading, Reading Mastery, etc.)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be physically active and be on feet most of the day.
• Duties may involve running and playing active games with individuals with autism (ages 3 1/2 – 21 years or adults), driving vans or other vehicles.
• Following training must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management techniques including restraining, lifting, blocking individuals with challenging behavior.
• Crowded and moderately noisy conditions with children, adolescents, adults, and staff moving about.

Special Conditions:

• Multiple vacancies.

Posting Number: 26ST1310

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