Lead ABA Trainer

All Lead ABA Trainer positions are in our ABA programs - EIBI located at ACES Village School in North Haven and SAILS located at ACES Center for Autism Spectrum and Developmental Disorders. EIBI provides programming for students ages 3 through 11 and SAILS provides programming for students ages 11 through 22. Lead ABA Trainers are typically assigned rotations in both programs to support them in developing a well rounded education and experience. The structure of both programs includes classrooms of 10 students co-led by a Special Education Teacher and BCBA. Lead ABA Trainers are assigned to the classroom of their supervising BCBA where they will collect both direct and indirect supervision hours.

The Lead ABA Trainer job description is as follows.

Assessment:

Records data in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner

Reviews data regularly and notifies supervisor(s) of any relevant information

Reviews student issues with relevant team members

Assesses reinforcer effectiveness

Conducts observations of students

Conducts observations of staff

Conducts procedural fidelity checks for on-going programs

Conducts reliability checks on data being collected

Assists leadership staff in analyzing behavioral and instructional data

Assists with formal behavior analytic assessments including functional assessments, skill-based assessments, and ecological assessments.

Prepares and disseminates assessment reports

General:

Interacts in a positive and professional manner with students at all times

Maintains student care and hygiene as needed

Primarily supports multiple students

Assists with the creation of instructional materials and visual supports as needed

Maintains student behavioral/instructional materials and information under the direction of leadership staff

Completes the setup and monitoring of data management systems

Displays data in graphs and tables

Assists with student scheduling

Assists in leading student casings

Assists in the completion of student updates

Attends and/or participates in PPT meetings

Performs all duties of an ACES ABA Trainer

Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Communication:

Completes all forms, reports, and paperwork in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner

Communicates relevant behavior/instructional information to team on an on-going basis

Communicates professionally with peers and leadership staff

Communicates professionally with outside agencies, and parent/guardians

Participates in staff/student meetings

Attends/participates in parent meetings

Instruction:

Designs individualized instructional task analysis

Knowledge:

Knows, understands, and complies with ACES policies and procedures

Knows, understands, and complies with Behavior Services and Autism Programs policies and procedures

Knows, understands, and complies with building/program policies and procedures

Knows, understands, and complies with safety management procedures

Knows, understands, and complies with all relevant all relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations

When relevant for RBT registration, BCBA certification, or supervision thereof, complies with all regulations and guidelines of the BACB

Demonstrates understanding for all concepts presented through the ACES Autism Programs Training Series

Knows, understands, and complies with all relevant individual behavior management programs in operation

Fluently discusses and applies pedagogic strategies based in Applied Behavior Analysis

Fluently discusses and applies applied behavior analytic concepts, principles, and methodologies

Continues professional growth through ongoing trainings, discussions and other learning opportunities presented

Seeks out additional training and professional development opportunities

Training:

Participates in assigned training and staff development opportunities

Provides training and feedback regarding instructional and behavioral skills

Assists with the provision of training and feedback regarding instructional and behavioral skills with staff

Provides training and feedback regarding instructional and behavioral skills when paired with new staff

Current enrollment in a BCBA training program.

Completes all components of ACES safety management training within 6 months of hire date.

Obtains BACB recognition for RBT certification within 6 months of hire date.

Meets proficiency with all job qualifications for an ACES ABA Trainer position.

Demonstrates the ability to appropriately and effectively accept and incorporate feedback from multiple supervisors.

Note:

This is a one-year appointment for which Lead ABA Trainers will receive a stipend in addition to their ABA Trainer salary.

Applications will be accepted annually.

External Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org.

Internal candidates should apply via the "Careers at ACES" link on Interfaces.