Education Support Professional - ABA/RBT

Weymouth Public Schools•Weymouth, MA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Weymouth Public Schools is a dynamic and inclusive learning community dedicated to "Educational Excellence for Every Weymouth Student." Our vision is centered on empowering each individual to reach their full potential in a diverse, equitable, and supportive environment. We educate over 5,600 students in 11 school buildings, including Weymouth Early Childhood Center, eight elementary schools (grades K-5), Chapman Middle School (grades 6-8), and Weymouth High School (Grades 9-12). At each of our schools, we are committed to fostering curiosity, celebrating diversity, and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. Our highly qualified educators and staff members work to provide personalized attention and support to ensure that every student thrives. The ABA Education Support Professional supports and carries out instruction designed by special educators to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities in a calm and non-reactionary manner. The ABA Education Support Professional is directly involved in assisting a student achieve IEP goals, monitors and documents student progress, and regularly communicates with the classroom teacher(s) and/or service providers. The ABA Education Support Professional understands boundaries and diplomacy with colleagues, families and community members and communicates information for or from parents/guardians to the classroom teacher (Prek-5), Special Education Liaison (6-12) who will organize the direct communication.

Requirements

Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or
Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, or
Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys
Completion of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training course required
Collaboration, organizational and problem solving skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to operate computers, use Google Suite, and other required programs
Ability to exercise patience, tact and good judgment
Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Ability to succeed in complex and changing environment
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community

Nice To Haves

Hold and Maintain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification preferred
Familiarity with Special Education/IEPs and 504 plans preferred
Experience with data collection/documentation preferred

Responsibilities

Manage students with aggressive behaviors, apply behavior de-escalation and safety skills and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans as developed by the BCBA, Adjustment Counselor and/or Teacher
Facilitate small group instruction
Toileting/Diapering Students
Provide a variety of specialized learning techniques and/or applied behavioral activities pertaining to instruction individualized for student support/instruction
Monitor student progress and collect and document appropriate data regarding academic and/or behavioral information
Model appropriate tasks, skills and behaviors for students
Implement use of verbal and visual supports for students
Application of ABA principles and methodology throughout the day
Regular daily communication with the classroom teachers and/or special education liaison.
Perform a variety of specialized learning techniques, applied behavioral activities pertaining to instruction
Implement discrete trial instruction programs
Collect data and assist with graphing and analyzing data, such as incidental teaching, behavior chains, shaping, chaining, differential reinforcement in inclusion settings
Collaborate with classroom teachers and BCBAs to monitor skill development, student progress and record appropriate data regarding academic and/or behavioral information
Participation in district provided job related training
Any other duties as assigned by the Building Principal(s) and/or Central Office Special Education Administration and/or Assistant Director(s)