ABA Technician (ABA Tech)

Winthrop Public School District • Winthrop, MA

7h

About The Position

To implement an intensive skill-based program that is grounded in the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis. This work is performed under the direct supervision of a Master’s level Lead Teacher.

Requirements

• Must have a strong desire to work with young children and a willingness to learn.
• Must attend intensive two-week NECC training on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis prior to the start of school year.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous special education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of all students.
• Provides direct educational services for the duration of the school day.
• Incorporates specific educational objectives into context of ongoing activities (if appropriate).
• Creates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills.
• Collects data on targeted skills and enters data into the electronic database (ACE).
• Communicates with parents of their primary student via home log.
• Relays parent information to Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.
• Maintains student records in neat and orderly manner.
• Maintains student specific materials and reinforcers.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Intensive Instruction Classroom Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.
• Communicates any student specific concerns to Lead Teacher.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality that is expected of a fully certified teacher.
• Graphs/Sums student data.
• Participates in school-based and/or classroom-based program meetings/trainings.
• Collaborates with general educators and speciality service providers as needed for student success.
• Requests meetings with Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.
• Modifies curriculum and/or curriculum materials to assist with student progress.
• Prepares for and conducts weekly parent training sessions in student’s home under the supervision of the Lead Teacher.
• Prepares for and meets with the Lead Teacher and NECC Clinical Supervisor for MBO (management by objective) meeting for case student.
• Assist with data preparation for monthly family clinics.
• Tech may participate in family clinic for case student as scheduling allows.
• Review progress on IEP goals.
• Assists with gathering information for Progress Reports.
• Assists with keeping case student’s guidelines updated.
• Contributes to the development of the IEP.
• Completes other assessments as prescribed by the Lead Teacher or Administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level