Job Title: Special Education and Student Services Applied Behavior Analysis Specialist
Reports to: Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA
Description:
The Special Education ABA Specialist is responsible for the implementation of individualized intervention utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and discrete trial programs within a classroom setting and/or individually if deemed necessary. He/she will work under the direction and supervision of the Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA. The Special Education ABA Specialist will work as a member of a collaborative team and participate in IEP team meetings as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Accurately implement structured and individualized intervention programs (behavior reduction and skill acquisition) developed by the Program Director for ABA
- Follow specific management guidelines for each student
- Work as a team member to ensure delivery of high quality intervention across environments
- Maintain accurate data collection and graphing for each program
- Facilitate structured peer group activities as appropriate
- Attend regularly scheduled team meetings for each students program
- Attend training opportunities, as assigned by the Program Director for ABA
- Promptly and appropriately communicate problems/concerns with the Program Director for ABA or other appropriate administrator
- Complete daily documentation of service delivery for each student served
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all student specific information (as required by HIPPA)
- Perform other duties and assignments as requested by the Supervisor, Assistant Director, and/or Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services
Qualifications - Required:
- Bachelors degree, or enrollment in a degree-granting program, (or higher) in Special Education, Education, Psychology or a related field
- 3-5 years experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, students with moderate/severe disabilities or related disorders
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ABA intervention including data collection and report writing
- Demonstrated ability to accurately and consistently follow Behavior Support Plans and Curriculum Plan
- Effective written and oral communication skills with students, families, teachers and administrators
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook
- Demonstrated growth toward cultural competence
Qualifications - Preferred:
- Proficiency in Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Chinese or Spanish
Terms: BTU, 190 days |