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Professional Aide

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Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 05
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Education
Department: Counseling, Educ Psych & Spec Educ 10014204
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location: In State
Categories: Temporary

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

  • Supervise applied behavior analysis (ABA) programming for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
  • Work with interdisciplinary team of professionals supporting children with ASD in inclusive settings.
  • Between 20 and 40 hours per week
  • Work in an exciting environment with children ages 2-5, with a diagnosis of ASD
  • Serve as a supervisor of behavior technicians in one-to-one, small group, and inclusive settings
  • Provide training in delivery of ABA programming to behavior technicians
  • Support children in all areas of development
  • Supervise all teaching and behavior plans
  • Collect and maintain data during all sessions
  • Maintain confidentiality of all children, families, and staff
  • Participate as an active team member, attending collaboration meetings, in-service trainings, and workshops

Desired Qualifications

  • M.S. or M.A. degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Child Development, Education, or SpecialEducation preferred, or be a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • May need to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Computer skills related to word documents, spreadsheet development, and data management
  • Experience delivering ABA therapy to young children with ASD as a behavior technician
  • Experience working within a team in human service profession

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover letter

Three Professional References

Special Instructions

Applications will be reviewed as needed.

Direct any questions about the position to Joshua Plavnick, Director, Early Learning Institute.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

earlylearning.msu.edu

Summary of Health Risks

Employee may also be exposed to bloodborne pathogens (changing diapers, potty training, etc.).

Summary of Physical Demands

One will need to be able to lift a child of up to 45 pounds. One will also need to be able to respond in cases where a child's safety may be at risk.

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