Educational Specialist Aurora IL

$1000 Sign on Bonus

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical developmental intellectual mental health challengesthose who have suffered a trauma and those at risk to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for aEducational Specialistwho exemplifies that mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference.

What will you be doing

The Educational Specialist is responsible for the development training and implementation of meaningful and purposeful programming delivered in AIDs Community Day Service (CDS) settings. The programming will encompass a variety of interests accommodate multiple levels of intellectual functioning encourage client engagement promote independence and focus on skill acquisition. The CDS programming will incorporate but is not limited to activities that address the following areas: fine and gross motor skills attention span development safety activities of daily living communication social interaction reduction of maladaptive behaviors capacity for independent living health and wellness leisure/recreation and community integration. The Educational Specialist is responsible for consulting with staff regarding strategies interventions and supports to assist clients with autism. This includes program development that is tailored to meet the clients specific needs.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Agency programming development including on-going revisions and additions
2. Develop framework and expectations for structured day program activities such as: cooking educational classes gym/physical activity outings vocational skills Fun Fridays skill acquisition Smartboard crafts etc.
3. Developing and maintaining individualized schedules documentation training and programming as needed
4. Training and supporting staff on programming/curriculum implementation
5. Training modeling and supporting staff to facilitate 1 on 1 small group and large group learning activities
6. Incorporating individualized client outcomes into CDS programming
7. Consultation training and support to clients Inter-Disciplinary Team
8. Observation and consultation of potential new clients or current clients for intake placement supports and programming needs
9. Autism consultation regarding program and client needs
10. Provide Autism training/orientation for staff
11. Provide training for staff on CDS programming related topics such as: activity facilitation differentiation levels of participation modes of communication etc.
12. Maintain and expand community engagement (outings volunteer sites on-site guests etc.)
13. Autism support for clients residing in AID CILA programs recommendations for outcomes accommodations and modifications for success in the CILA environment
14. Collaboration with Program Manager to ensure client programming and schedules are implemented as established
15. Collaboration with BCBA (regarding clients behavioral needs plan revisions accommodations modifications for clients programming needs etc.)
16. Conduct observations and provide feedback to staff on best practices and programming expectations
17. Training and consulting with staff in order to ensure they are providing clients with opportunities to engage in a variety of outings and activities
18. Develop and maintain partnerships coordinate schedules and train on skills utilized at volunteer sites AID Warehouse food deliveries etc.

What will we provide Full Time employees.

• $1000 sign on bonus for full-time
• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits including Medical Dental Vision Life STD LTD Critical Illness and accident insurance
• 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.

What will you bring to thetable

Education: Bachelors Degree in Education

License/certifications: Professional Educators License (Type 03 09 or 10)

Experience: 2 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities including autism and 2 years of teaching experience

Preferred (not required): Bachelors Degree in Special Education Illinois State Board of Education LBS1/Type 10 DSP Training QIDP Training CPI Training Curriculum Development Experience

Physical:

• No lifting restrictions
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Standing walking and/or sitting for significant periods of time
• Able to run for brief periods of time
• Able to climb a ladder

Equipment:

• Computer Email Microsoft Office SharePoint Board Maker Interactive White Board CX360 Relias Paycom etc.
• Audio Visual Equipment
• Assistive Technology
• Adaptive Equipment (Lifting device gait belt walker wheelchair etc.)
• Tablets including iPads
• Copier/Printer
• Laminator
• Walkie-Talkies
• Telephone/Cell Phone

Additional Requirements:

• Must meet Illinois QIDP certification requirements.
• Must pass all modules of DHS sanctioned DSP training if not on registry.
• Must complete required CEUs and CPDUs for QIDP and teacher certification.
• Must have valid Illinois Drivers License good driving record and have minimal liability auto insurance
• Must acquire and maintain CPR First-Aid and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Prevention (CPI 1 & 2).
• Must maintain teaching certification.

If we seem like a good fit consider joining our growing team of compassionate hardworking and caring individuals and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.