Job Description:
Fairfield Public Schools
Department of Special Education and Pupil Services
Fairfield, Connecticut
Job Title:  Educational Trainer for child(ren) with Autism Spectrum Disorder(s)
Qualifications/Requisite Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, Speech and Language, or a related field
• Explicit training in Applied Behavioral Analysis, Discrete Trial Teaching, Data Collection
• 1 year minimum supervised experience working with a child or children with autism spectrum disorders
• Proven ability to independently plan lessons, monitor and adjust during lessons, anticipate/manage maladaptive behavior, reinforce positive behavior, document and maintain clear data, consult with other team members

Work Year:  216 Days (37.5 hour week-7.5 hours per day-includes a 30 minute working lunch)
Reports to:  Child’s Service Coordinator, Special Education Administration, and Building Principal
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate through performance assessment competence in all areas of instruction using Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Review and understand the scope and sequence of the goals and objectives of the assigned child's Individualized Educational Plan.
• Prepare and present lessons based on the above
• Prepare and maintain individualized materials for each student
• Prepare, maintain, and disaggregate data regarding student progress
• Prepare and articulate, as needed, written reports of student progress
• Actively participate in the development and use of strategies for learning and behavior management
• Implement all strategies developed by team
• Insure students meaningful participation in all appropriate aspects of group and/or school activities as defined by the team
• Supervise student(s) in emergency situations
• Supervise student(s) with all activities of daily living
• Attend and participate in all professional training as required by the district, includes weekly after-school training
• Leave specific plans and materials for student in the event of an absence
• Alert the assigned teacher to any problem or special information about the student
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about the students
• Swim with students as directed by service coordinator
• Assume other delegated assignments that might assist the student, teachers, or administration

For additional information, contact:
Kristen Bruno
Principal - Early Childhood Center
KBruno@fairfieldschools.org