Education Support Professional - ABA/RBT

Weymouth Public Schools•Weymouth, MA

21h•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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Assists a student achieve IEP goals.
Monitors and documents student progress.
Regularly communicates with the classroom teacher(s) and/or service providers.
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.
Manages students with aggressive behaviors, applies behavior de-escalation and safety skills and implements Positive Behavior Support Plans as developed by the BCBA, Adjustment Counselor and/or Teacher.
Facilitates small group instruction.
Provides Toileting/Diapering for Students.
Provides a variety of specialized learning techniques and/or applied behavioral activities pertaining to instruction individualized for student support/instruction.
Monitors student progress and collects and documents appropriate data regarding academic and/or behavioral information.
Models appropriate tasks, skills and behaviors for students.
Implements use of verbal and visual supports for students.
Applies ABA principles and methodology throughout the day.
Provides regular daily communication with the classroom teachers and/or special education liaison.
Performs a variety of specialized learning techniques, applied behavioral activities pertaining to instruction.
Implements discrete trial instruction programs.
Collects data and assists with graphing and analyzing data, such as incidental teaching, behavior chains, shaping, chaining, differential reinforcement in inclusion settings.
Collaborates with classroom teachers and BCBAs to monitor skill development, student progress and record appropriate data regarding academic and/or behavioral information.
Participates in district provided job related training.
Performs any other duties as assigned by the Building Principal(s) and/or Central Office Special Education Administration and/or Assistant Director(s).