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.
Other Duties and Assignments: Perform other duties and assignments as requested by the Supervisor, Assistant Director, and/or Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services.
Qualifications:
Required:
• High school diploma or enrollment in a degree-granting program or higher in Special Education, Education, Psychology, or a related field. • 3-5 years of experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, students with moderate to 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 Plans. • Effective written and oral communication skills with students, families, teachers, and administrators. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook. • Demonstrated growth toward cultural competence.
Preferred:
• Proficiency in Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Chinese, or Spanish.
Terms: BTU 190 days
| Location | Roxbury, MA |