Instruction Specialist

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based instruction to special needs children with autism spectrum disorder
• Prepare social, educational, and communication-based instructional lessons and materials for classroom and community-based experiences
• Participate in evaluations and assessments of children enrolled in the programs
• Collect, record, evaluate, and summarize daily, monthly, and quarterly treatment data reports
• Maintain proper order and discipline in the classroom
• Assist in supervising outings and attending parent programs and staff meetings
• Collaborate with staff, therapists, parents, and students
• Assist with public relations events and training new hires

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of evidence-based instruction for individuals with autism
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and interact appropriately with special needs children
• Ability to perform heavy physical work (occasionally exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education, early childhood education, or a related field
• Experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
• Previous experience providing support for individuals with autism

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition remission
• 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options
• State pension programs
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives
• Paid holidays and vacation accrual

About the Company

Youngstown State University is committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. The Rich Center for Autism provides specialized programming and support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.