What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Special Education Teacher position at Amesbury Public Schools?
Job Goals: Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for young children with diverse needs, facilitating their social, cognitive, and emotional development.Supervision: Reports directly to Building PrincipalEssential Duties & Responsibilities: Provide direct and consultation services to students who have intensive needs in the district wide ABA program.Assist and design programs that support students with behavioral, academic and functional daily living skills.Instruct students in functional, academic and social curriculum utilizing a variety of methods in both individual and small group settings.Modify and accommodate curriculum to meet students' individual needs.Design and support meaningful inclusion opportunities across the school day for all students.Collaborate with related service personnel to create a student-centered approach for meeting students needsModel instructional techniques to aides so that lessons are consistently delivered across all environments.Respond to student crisis situations and provide necessary de-escalation interventionsEvaluate students using systematic methods using formal and informal assessments, write evaluation reports and clearly present informationComplete required paperwork and progress reports in a timely manner.Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the studentsResponsible for implementing other job-related duties as neededRecommended Minimum QualificationsDESE Licensure in moderate or severe special needs.Prior experience working with students with autism and other intensive special needs who required instruction using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based methodologies.Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to collaborate with numerous stakeholders. Desired Qualifications: 3-5 years experience in specialized ABA settingMasters degree in special educationThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The City of Amesbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Amesbury does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status or membership in the armed services, marital status or any other protected category under federal or state law.