ABA at Swanson Road Intermediate School

Auburn Public Schools•Auburn, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The ABA Assistant provides assistance to students and staff while working in and out of a variety of classrooms. This role involves working primarily 1:1 or in small groups with students on the autism spectrum to ensure their safety and reinforce primary instruction. The assistant implements structured behavior protocols, facilitates student participation in general classroom activities, and maintains high ethical standards and confidentiality. They also prepare materials, attend meetings, administer assessments, and assist with ordering supplies and substituting for teachers as needed. The position requires the ability to work with children of varying abilities, implement behavior plans, and communicate effectively with students, teachers, and administration.

Requirements

Evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
Ability to maintain status as outlined under federal, state and/or local jurisdiction as Highly Qualified.
Ability to work with children of varying abilities, including children with substantial disabilities.
Ability to implement a structured behavior plan and work with appropriate staff to modify when necessary.
Ability to arrive promptly for school, scheduled classes and duties.
Ability to support and follow established school policies.
Ability to engage in activities to develop self-worth and dignity of students.
Ability to recognize and provide for individual differences among students.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and administration.
Ability to modify student work to match students' level of understanding and development.
Ability to maintain cooperative and productive working relationship when dealing with students and staff.
Ability to solve practical problems with students and staff.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to plan and organize work to meet deadlines.
Ability to provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner.
Knowledge of child development and challenges faced by students with and without learning or substantial disabilities.
Knowledge of curriculum expectations of grade level/discipline to which he/she is assigned.
Knowledge of available assistive technologies, with appropriate training.
Knowledge of effective use of computer and relevant educational software applications.
Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Knowledge of safe operation of school equipment necessary to successfully complete daily tasks, including but not limited to copier, risograph, laminator, and paper cutter.
Knowledge of telephone/computer techniques and etiquette.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree.
Meets Highly Qualified Standards.
An understanding of child development and the ability to work with children of varying abilities are essential skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working within an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Records data and meets with regular and special educators to modify program based on student progress.
Works primarily 1:1 or in small group with students on the autism spectrum to ensure their safety and reinforcement of primary instruction.
Conducts discrete trial and maintains data on discrete trials, applied behavioral analysis assistant (ABA) techniques and other information as directed by the teacher.
Implements structured behavior protocols for students and make appropriate recommendations to special education staff for needed modifications to same program.
Implements teacher/specialist developed lessons without direct supervision.
Facilitates participation of assigned student(s) in general classroom activities and peer interactions.
Maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their records.
Provides reinforcement to students in small and large groups.
Plans and provides modified lessons under direct supervision of special/general educators or specialists.
Prepares materials for teachers and students, as requested.
Attends parent conferences and TEAM meetings, as requested.
Administers assessments to individuals or small groups, as needed.
Meets with teachers/specialists for curriculum discussions, as requested.
Meets with administrators, teachers and other specialists to discuss school issues, as requested.
Carries out personal health and safety protocols, including diaper changing as necessary, with appropriate training.
Compiles reports of daily accomplishments and/or behaviors for regular meetings with regular and special educators, as well as with the consulting teacher for integration to review students' progress. These reports may be sent home daily, under the direct supervision of the consulting teacher for integration and/or other regular or special educators.
Assists in ordering supplies and materials, as requested.
Substitutes for teachers, as requested.
Assists in the development and implementation of a reinforcement program.
Participates in in-service training programs and/or professional development programs, as assigned.
Provides information to be included in the preparation of progress reports.
Provides escort and assistance to assigned student(s) as necessary throughout the building.
Performs other duties, as assigned.