Exceptional opportunity for an Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Precision Teaching professional

Developing and implementing ABA, Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching programs for students with an ASD learners with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work on a highly experienced team for high need learners, clinic and community based

About Cognilab

Founded in Perth, Western Australia, Cognilab Learning is dedicated to redefining educational methodologies. Its specialised clinic employs Precision Teaching and Direct Instruction techniques methodologies to foster impressive learning advancements, working with learners to elevate their cognitive and academic abilities.

The Cognilab mission is to empower every learner through science driven effective practices aprecision-based teaching and personalised supportindividualised programming, leveraging the principles of behaviour and learning science to ensure they reach their highest potential in a nurturing and uplifting environment.

Guided by a vision to transform outcomes for learners by joining science and passion to the essential teaching components of fluency and mastery of skills, Cognilab plays a vital role in guiding and supporting learners in their educational learning journey, fostering both their intellectual and personal growth governed by principles of using the most effective methods available and having the highest expectation of possibility.

About the role

Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Behaviour Therapist role is a position working with young, high need learners on the Autism Spectrum and predominantly with children with severe and challenging behaviour. Its purpose is to support a Team Leader and the Clinical Director, to deliver programs for language, academics, oral motor, gross motor and social skills and to support learners individualised learning.

This role is based in our clinic in Claremont Western Australia. In addition, the role will oversee learners working in a disability café training learners, and their support team, in work skills.

What you'll be doing

On a day to dayday-to-day basis, it will see you:

1. Working in our clinic and disability café supporting high need learners on the Autism Spectrum
2. Collecting and charting student’s data, and submitting reports
3. Developing individualised learning and behaviour plans for students
4. Developing teaching materials
5. Assessing students’ abilities and limitations in respect of learning, social interaction, emotional ability, and any problems specific to the individual student
6. Analysing and monitoring progress to maintain program fidelity and achieve fluency and mastery goals
7. Collaborating with parents to implement programs in the home environment
8. Supporting the team with functional communication training for your learners
9. Coordination natural environment training for mastered goals
10. Collecting and analysing treatment integrity data
11. Ensuring compliance with standards, guidelines, and relevant regulations

This is an extraordinary opportunity for a passionate and experienced Behaviour Therapist / Specialist Education Teacher with a Teaching or Equivalent Bachelor’s Degree withand Precision Teaching experience, who has experience in implementing programs with typical childrenhigh need learners with severe and challenging behaviours.

About you

You probably describe yourself as a lively, fluent, and thorough person who is careful with the rules and likes to ensure things are done with precision and accuracy. While you work at a fast pace, you never compromise on the quality of the work you deliver.

You are self-disciplined and respond best in an environment where expectations are clearly defined, and standards of quality and accuracy have been pre-established. You are results-oriented and look to data and evidence when analysing trends, outcomes, or new concepts.

You are committed to developing your expertise in the field of Ddirect Iinstruction and Precision Teaching, and committed to achieving transformative outcomes with the learners you work with.

Your ability to communicate and respond empathetically to highly sensitive enquiries or complaints is one of your superpowers, as is the ability to write compelling articles and deliver persuasive speeches on controversial and complex topics to senior management, public and professional groups, and boards of directors.. You share the organisation’s goal of using the most effective teaching practices based on data and learner goals, and are prepared to advocate for the organisation, in order to get timely profound outcomes.

In every role you’ve held, you willingly and authentically take a powerful stand for every member of your team, and you are vulnerable enough to ask for help and coaching to promote your own growth and development.

What we offer

At Cognilab Learning, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive, rewarding, and fun work environment. As a member of our growing team, you'll enjoy:

1. Competitive salary and generous benefits package
2. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
3. State-of-the-art learning resources and technology
4. Opportunities to be part of a growth model that could impact a large number of learners

What you must have to apply for this role:

1. A minimum of 3 years’ training/experience in ABA and Precision Teaching working in a variety of environments, including experience in teaching work skills to children with an ASD
2. Have a Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent; and/or 3 or more years related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
3. Eligibility for Registered Behaviour Technician accreditation with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
4. Proficiency in Google Workspace
5. Ability to deal with non-verbal symbolism (formulae, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).

You will also be highly regarded if you can demonstrate:

1. some fluency with: Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, MAC OS (including mobile versions), Slack, Zoom, Quizlet, Dropbox, NotabilityPDF Expert, video capture software, BasecampTrello, network hardware and software, scheduling software
2. an ability to project training outcomes and calculate clinical bandwidth in the lab.use standard celebration charts to measure learner, staff and organisational performances.

Sound like your dream job?

If your answer is yes, please take the following steps to completethe following process:

1. Cover letter - every applicant is required to provide a cover letter addressing the role criteria.
2. Resume - every applicant is required to provide an up-to-date resume.
3. Assessment - every applicant is required to complete a short 5-minute assessment, the link for which will be sent to you upon receipt of your cover letter and resume.

You must complete ALL of the above steps for your application to be considered compliant (failure to complete all steps will result in your application not being progressed).