Education Support Professional - ABA 1:1

Weymouth Public Schools•Weymouth, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The ABA Education Support Professional supports instruction designed by special educators to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities. The role assists students in achieving IEP goals, monitors and documents progress, and regularly communicates with classroom teachers and service providers. The employee supports students in a calm, non-reactionary manner and follows appropriate communication boundaries when working with colleagues, families, and community members. The position involves applying ABA principles and methods throughout the school day, implementing individualized academic and behavioral supports, collecting and documenting student data, and collaborating with teachers and BCBAs. Duties may include supporting students with aggressive behaviors, using de-escalation and safety skills, toileting and diapering students, and responding quickly to emergencies. The position is responsible to the Building Principal, Associate/Assistant Principal, Administrator of Special Education, and/or Assistant Director(s) of Special Education. This is a non-exempt position with 183 work days under the Weymouth Educators Association Unit D Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment is conditional on successful completion of a background check pursuant to state and/or federal laws.

Requirements

Have an associate degree or higher, or at least two years of post-secondary education equivalent to 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution, or meet a rigorous standard on a formal Massachusetts-endorsed assessment such as Parapro or WorkKeys.
ABA Certificate required.
Completion of a 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 and 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 a complex and changing environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.

Nice To Haves

Hold and maintain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
Familiarity with special education, IEPs, and 504 plans.
Experience with data collection and documentation.

Responsibilities

Support and carry out instruction designed by special educators to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities.
Assist students in achieving IEP goals and monitor and document their progress.
Manage students with aggressive behaviors, apply behavior de-escalation and safety skills, and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans developed by the BCBA, Adjustment Counselor, and/or Teacher.
Facilitate small-group instruction.
Provide toileting and diapering support to students.
Provide specialized learning techniques and applied behavioral activities tailored to individual student instruction and support.
Collect and document appropriate academic and behavioral data, and assist with graphing and analyzing data.
Model appropriate tasks, skills, and behaviors for students.
Implement verbal and visual supports for students.
Apply ABA principles and methodology throughout the day, including discrete trial instruction and activities such as incidental teaching, behavior chains, shaping, chaining, and differential reinforcement in inclusion settings.
Communicate regularly with classroom teachers and/or the special education liaison.
Collaborate with classroom teachers and BCBAs to monitor skill development and student progress and record relevant academic and behavioral data.
Participate in district-provided job-related training.
Perform other duties as assigned by Building Principals, Central Office Special Education Administration, and/or Assistant Directors.