Autism Instructor
The Autism Instructor role at Confidential Client involves delivering one-on-one evidence-based behavioral instruction to children with autism, focusing on communication, social, and academic skills using ABA and Verbal Behavior methodologies. The position requires developing individualized lesson plans, implementing behavior protocols, collecting data, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support learner progress in a structured school environment. This full-time role offers paid training, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive educational setting.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring full-time Autism Instructors to work with learners in a K–12 setting that serves children with autism. This entry-level role offers paid training, coaching in evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Verbal Behavior (VB) approaches, and direct, one-on-one support to students. You will help deliver individualized instruction, track progress, and support daily classroom and school routines.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute naturalistic lesson plans that incorporate motivation and IEP goals
- Use evidence-based ABA/VB teaching strategies to shape skills across learning environments
- Implement individualized behavior, toileting, and feeding protocols
- Accurately collect and input daily data on learner progress
- Apply feedback and instructional recommendations from the school team (teacher, BCBA, program specialists)
- Create and prepare instructional materials for individual learners
- Participate in team meetings and high-level student meetings
- Support school procedures (arrival, lunch, dismissal, cleaning, field trips)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Who You Are
- High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Dependable, punctual, and able to follow supervision and feedback
- Adaptable to changing work environments and able to manage competing demands
- Detail oriented with strong planning and organization skills
- Comfortable with technology (data collection systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Self-directed and able to take initiative
- Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities
- Able to maintain quality control and apply feedback to improve performance
- Able to speak, read, and write English to follow curriculum and communicate with team members
- Able to attend mandatory trainings and follow school safety procedures
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay range (starting pay scale examples):
- Additional Support Instructor: $21.00 / hr
- High School Diploma: $21.50 / hr
- Associate’s / Undergraduate Degree: $22.00 / hr
- Master’s Degree: $23.00 / hr
- Visible posted hourly range for this role: $20.00 – $28.00 per hour
- Paid training
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO
- Tuition reimbursement program
- 12-month, hourly-paid program
Location & Schedule
- Location: Cockeysville, Maryland (position works on-site)
- Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM
- This role requires the ability to sit on the floor, stoop, stand, walk, run, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds depending on assignments. Physical requirements vary by assignment.
Why Join
- Make a measurable difference in the lives of learners with autism
- Receive hands-on training, coaching from experienced clinicians and BCBAs, and opportunities for professional growth
- Join a team-focused learning environment that supports continuous development
Legal & Workplace Notes
- Confidential Client maintains a working environment that values respect, empowerment, and professionalism.
- Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please let us know.
- This posting complies with applicable US employment laws and includes the salary information provided by the source.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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