Young Adult SPED & Behavior Teacher - Relocation Available
Thrive Education Partners · Buffalo, NY, US
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About the Role
This 1:1 role involves working with an autistic young adult in his home and community, focusing on individualized instruction, life skills, and behavior support. It offers autonomy, growth potential into program leadership, and close support from a dedicated management team.
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
- Autism support
- Communication support
- Crisis intervention
- Safety planning
- Data collection
- Curriculum development
- AAC experience
- Supervision
- Training
- Coaching
Location
- Fairport, NY (Greater Rochester area)
Work Type
- Full-time
- In-home
- Community-based
Experience Level
- 5+ years of professional experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000–$85,000 annually
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
- Supervision hours toward BCBA certification
- Stable, salaried, full-time employment
- Guaranteed annual compensation
- Long-term role with growth opportunities
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.