Young Adult Special Education and Behavior Teacher
Thrive Education Partners · Fairport, NY, US
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About the Role
This role combines individualized instruction, life and community skills, and behavior support for an autistic young adult. It offers autonomy and support from a management team, with long-term growth potential as the student transitions into adulthood. The position focuses on building a program centered on dignity, communication, independence, and safety.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver individualized instruction based on the student’s current skills, interests, and goals
- Connect academics and communication to everyday routines, community outings, and real-world experiences
- Implement the behavior and safety plans consistently and record daily behavior data
- Build predictable routines and adjust plans on higher-need days
- Communicate clearly and regularly with the family
- Collaborate with Thrive’s Educational Manager on goals, progress, and program adjustments
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any field
- 5+ years of professional experience supporting individuals with disabilities and significant support needs
- Hands-on experience supporting adolescents or adults with challenging behavior, including physical aggression
- Current certification in a recognized crisis-intervention and safety program (CPI, QBS, PCM, Safety-Care, or equivalent)
- Experience supporting students with autism and significant communication needs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a safe driving record
- Eligible to work in the United States
Skills
- Behavior support
- Individualized instruction
- Life and community skills
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
- Communication
- Autism support
- AAC experience or training
- Curriculum development
- Supervising and coaching staff
Location
- Greater Rochester, NY area
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-home
- Community-based learning
Experience Level
- 5+ years of professional experience
- Experience supervising, training, or coaching paraprofessionals, RBTs, or direct care staff
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- BCBA or RBT certification
- Degree in Special Education or a related field
- State teaching certification
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000–$85,000 annually
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Stable, salaried, full-time employment with guaranteed annual compensation
- Long-term role with room to grow
- Access to Thrive’s educator network and resources
About the Company
- Thrive Education Partners connects exceptional educators with families seeking highly personalized learning experiences.
- We believe meaningful growth happens through strong relationships, individualized support, and real-world learning.
- This role offers the opportunity to help a young adult build greater independence, confidence, life skills, and community engagement through a customized educational program.
Equal Opportunity
- Thrive Education Partners is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on experience, skills, and business needs, without regard to any status protected by applicable law.