What are the responsibilities and job description for the ABA Tutor - Pathways position at Blanchard Memorial School - Boxborough?
Position Summary:
The Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, is seeking an enthusiastic and
dedicated individual to work as an ABA tutor in the Pathways Program at the
Blanchard Elementary School. The Pathways Program is a well-supported
classroom using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The program
is designed to help children diagnosed with Autism reach their full potential. The
students receive highly specialized instruction to each child with inclusion
opportunities provided and supported as appropriate. The ABA Tutor position is
an integral part of the program. This work is performed in the classroom under
the direct supervision of a Master’s level Head Teacher and Board Certified
Behavior Analyst. Training is provided and is on-going.
Job Function/Responsibilities of the ABA Tutor include:
Conduct discrete trails, implement behavior support, and treatment plans
Work collaboratively with a Special Educator and BCBA (Board Certified
Behavior Analyst) to implement basic principles and teaching procedures of
ABA therapy
Demonstrate flexibility in day to day assignments and student support
needs
Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions
Be goal-oriented and maintain professionalism in all aspects of your work
Work with students who demonstrate challenging behaviors and provide
hands on support for activities of daily living such as toileting and self care
in order to increase positive behaviors and reduce interfering behaviors
through the use of reinforcement procedures.
Be responsive to the needs of students
Arrive on time and be prepared for therapy sessions