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Requisition ID:  118086

Autism Teacher

The Department of Neurology's is seeking an Autism Teacher that is energetic, flexible, and motivated to work full-time with an autistic adult for the New York Education Program (NYEP). The Autism Teacher would work on a multi-disciplinary team with specialists in autism, special education, speech-language pathology, fitness, and art to address communication, academic, daily living, vocational, social, and leisure skills in home, educational, and community settings in and around New York City, Connecticut, and via Zoom on occasion. This position is primarily based in New York City, with some time in Connecticut, and possible travel to other domestic locations. This is an in-person position.


All team members are expected to contribute to program development by working together to create new educational, vocational, and social opportunities for this individual and a small group of others with related disabilities. The position requires the Employee to willingly accept responsibility, take initiative, work autonomously, and see tasks through to completion with creative approaches and a “can do” attitude. We are looking for a dynamic professional who wants to use their time and talent to evolve our effort in collaboration with the team to create and maintain new educational, vocational, and social activities for adults on the autism spectrum, particularly those at Level 3.


The employee must provide constant supervision to the individual learner while maintaining the highest level of safety. The ideal candidate has some experience working with non-verbal Autistic adults in home programs, private school and community settings. Besides its primary purpose, the NYEP also offers select educational/social services to other adults with developmental disabilities. In addition, research aimed at improving the speech, language, cognitive control, and other functions of this population is also conducted in the program. The NYEP offices are located near Grand Central Station and the Financial District; the educational efforts are also conducted at two other sites on New York’s Upper East Side.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide instruction and 1:1 assistance to an Autistic person which includes, but is not limited to, overseeing and supporting the client’s daily routines, assisting with personal hygiene, preparing meals, and facilitating and participating in the client’s preferred leisure activities such as running, reading a book, watching a movie, outings or social gatherings with family and/or friends, etc.
  • Maintain a detailed log of all sessions (via smartphone or desktop app).
  • Record designated behavior data (via smartphone or desktop app) and implement designated behavior treatment plans/protocols.
  • Assess individual learner needs, identify corresponding measurable goals, and monitor learner progress in order to meet designated goals.
  • Create and maintain educational materials for use in in-person and virtual (online) settings.
  • Create and implement individualized and differentiated lesson plans for learner in particular, but also for 1:1, 1:2, or small group instruction for use in in-person and virtual (online) settings.
  • Manage behind-the-scenes details required for teaching designated skills, both in person and online.
  • Monitor learner’s health status at all times (e.g., notation of irregular food and drink consumption, informal tracking of energy/fatigue level, awareness of medical history and typical responses to various experiences, etc.).
  • Transport learner in Hopkins’ vehicle as needed.
  • Fulfill all pre- and post-session responsibilities (which include setting up activities, cleaning up activities and the workspace, documenting all required reporting topics, observations, and data, among other tasks).
  • Provide assistance with scheduled outdoor recreation activities including out-of-state travel, if required.


Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Adherence to strict COVID-19 prevention protocols when required.
  • Ability to ride a bicycle.
  • Ability to travel within New York City, using public transportation, to various work and educational settings throughout the day.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Speech Pathology, Social Work or related discipline.
  • Three years’ experience working with non-verbal or minimally verbal autistic individuals with some experience with non-verbal adult learners with autism.
  • Knowledge of a variety of instructional strategies.
  • Valid Driver’s license required.
  • Availability to work on a flexible schedule when needed (early mornings/evenings/ weekends/designated overnights), not to exceed standard waking work week hours in a given week.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Psychology, Special Education, or related discipline.
  • Specific training and experience in Special Education Instruction.
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid (if not, it will be provided).
  • Experience working with adults with autism in particular.
  • Strong knowledge and comfort with the New York City environment.
  • Moderate experience with running (4-5 miles at 10’ pace).
  • Interest and ability to participate in overnight camping, hiking and other outdoor activities and sports.
  • Familiarity or comfort with learning to run net station, assist in the participant room with EEG net application, check for EEG impedance, use physiologic monitoring devices, monitor equipment in the lab for weekly studies, and run and monitor video camera surveillance.

 

 

Classified Title: Autism Teacher 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Autism Teacher   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME  
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: New York 
Department name: 10003516-SOM Neuro Cognitive Neurology 
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

This salary range does not include all components of the School of Medicine Department of Neurology compensation program.  This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus.  Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary slightly from the salary range stated herein.  For more information, please contact the hiring department.

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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

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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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