ESP-2/ABA - Warren School

Ashland Public Schools•Ashland, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ashland Public Schools is seeking a dynamic special education ABA/ESP2 support professional with experience in applied behavioral analysis to support students within an integrated social emotional learning setting and pull-out classroom at the Warren School. The ideal candidate will work with students to decrease interfering behaviors and increase skill acquisition. This position requires implementing individualized educational plans, implementing behavioral intervention plans, monitoring student behavior, data collection and reporting, providing information to appropriate school personnel, physical management, and communicating effectively with program lead teachers and building administration when needed.

Requirements

ABA experience
Associate's degree or higher preferred
Experience working with children
Training/willing to be trained in ABA practices

Responsibilities

Assist with classroom organization, routine, and general classroom routines while providing a safe learning environment for students
Assist classroom teachers with and facilitate data collection, program implementation, and overall generalization of skills
Support student learning of materials or skills in both pull out and in-class settings under the direction of the teacher
Support students’ emotional, social and cognitive growth
Implement positive behavioral support plans in both pull out and inclusive settings
Complete/support completion of parent communication logs and District documents as required
Use ABA procedures to actively take/maintain student data
Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of student programs
Participate in de-escalation/restraint training; become certified in its implementation and maintain the ability to implement restraint techniques and be familiar with regulations related to restraint use
Take direction from supervising teacher(s) and/or Individual Education Program (IEP) contact person
Respect children's confidentiality in all interactions with staff, parents and school community
Model and promotes appropriate communication, socialization and conversation skills
Work with service providers to ensure carry-over of goals throughout the day
Monitor students in unstructured settings such as hallways, cafeteria, recess, etc
Participate in staff training/professional development specific to the children's disabilities as directed
Communicate effectively and work in a collaborative team environment with students' needs at the forefront
Report any concerns to the teacher(s)
Other duties and supports assigned by the principal, teacher(s), special education coordinator, or director of special education