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Job Title: Special Education and Student Services Applied Behavior Analysis Specialist
Reports to: Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA
Description:
The Special Education ABA Specialist is responsible for the implementation of individualized intervention utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and discrete trial programs within a classroom setting and/or individually if deemed necessary. He/she will work under the direction and supervision of the Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA. The Special Education ABA Specialist will work as a member of a collaborative team and participate in IEP team meetings as needed.
Responsibilities:
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Accurately implement structured and individualized intervention programs (behavior reduction and skill acquisition) developed by the Program Director for ABA
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Follow specific management guidelines for each student
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Work as a team member to ensure delivery of high quality intervention across environments
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Maintain accurate data collection and graphing for each program
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Facilitate structured peer group activities as appropriate
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Attend regularly scheduled team meetings for each students program
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Attend training opportunities, as assigned by the Program Director for ABA
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Promptly and appropriately communicate problems/concerns with the Program Director for ABA or other appropriate administrator
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Complete daily documentation of service delivery for each student served
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Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all student specific information (as required by HIPPA)
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Perform other duties and assignments as requested by the Supervisor, Assistant Director, and/or Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services
Qualifications - Required:
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High school diploma, or enrollment in a degree-granting program, (or higher) in Special Education, Education, Psychology or a related field
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3-5 years experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, students with moderate/severe disabilities or related disorders
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Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ABA intervention including data collection and report writing
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Demonstrated ability to accurately and consistently follow Behavior Support Plans and Curriculum Plan
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Effective written and oral communication skills with students, families, teachers and administrators
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook
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Demonstrated growth toward cultural competence
Qualifications - Preferred:
- Proficiency in Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Chinese or Spanish
Terms: BTU, 190 days
Position Type: Central Office
Job Categories:
Special Education, Behavior Specialist / EBD
Special Education, Emotionally Disabled
Special Education, Learning Disabled
Special Education, Mentally Disabled
Special Education, Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Special Education, Severe/Profound Disabilities
Instructional Support, Paraprofessional / IA
Job Requirements
At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
High School/Trade School degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
2300 Washington Street
Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
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