ABA Technicians
About The Position
ABA Technicians work directly with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other related developmental disabilities. They implement individualized academic and behavior programs using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This role involves participating in the daily classroom routine, implementing behavior plans, collecting and analyzing data, conducting skills assessments, and communicating student progress to the BCBA and classroom teacher. Additionally, ABA Technicians may provide direct instruction in home or after-school settings to improve social skills and daily living activities, model program implementation for parents, and assist in training staff. They are also responsible for maintaining student materials and data sheets, and performing other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
Nice To Haves
- Classroom experience preferred
- ABA experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Works directly with students who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other related developmental disabilities
- Implements individualized academic and behavior programs
- Provides instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including discrete trial instruction, task analysis, naturalistic teaching techniques
- Participates in the daily routine of a classroom including but not limited to activities such as circle time, recess, lunch, group activities, and toileting
- Independently implements student-specific behavior plans to decrease challenging behaviors and increase functional behaviors
- Collects ongoing data, summarizes the data to monitor students’ progress, and identifies next steps in program
- Conducts or assists with conducting student skills assessments
- Communicates in written or verbal format with BCBA and classroom teacher about student progress
- Implements direct instruction in the home or other after school environment to increase appropriate social skills, activities of daily living, and social interactions and/or address other IEP goal areas
- Models implementation of academic and behavior programs for parents
- Assist with training staff in implementation of behavior intervention plans and skills building programs
- Gathers, maintains, and prepare students’ materials, data sheets, and program notebooks
- Responsible for any other duties assigned
Benefits
- 15 sick days per work year, 3 of which may be used for personal reasons, prorated as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
