What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applied Behavior Analysis Specialist [Adams]- SY22-23 position at Boston Public Schools Office of Human Capital?
Job Title: Applied Behavior Analysis Specialist
This vacancy is the result of temporary funding through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). The duration of the funding means the position is temporary and may last for one, two, or three years. Hired candidates may be excessed or non-renewed from the position for the following school year.
Reports to: Principal/Headmaster
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 school principal as well as the school Inclusion ABA teacher. The Special Education ABA Specialist will work as a member of a collaborative team as a support in both strand classrooms and inclusion classrooms.
Responsibilities:
- Accurately implement structured and individualized intervention programs (behavior reduction and skill acquisition) developed by the Program Director for ABA
- Follow specific management guidelines for each student
- Work as a team member to ensure delivery of high quality intervention across environments
- Maintain accurate data collection and graphing for each program
- Facilitate structured peer group activities as appropriate
- Attend regularly scheduled team meetings for each students program
- Attend training opportunities, as assigned by the Program Director for ABA
- Promptly and appropriately communicate problems/concerns with the Program Director for ABA or other appropriate administrator
- Complete daily documentation of service delivery for each student served
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all student specific information (as required by HIPPA)
- Perform other duties and assignments as requested by the Supervisor, Assistant Director, and/or Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services
Qualifications - Required:
- Bachelors degree, or enrollment in a degree-granting program, (or higher) in Special Education, Education, Psychology or a related field
- 3-5 years experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, students with moderate/severe disabilities or related disorders
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ABA intervention including data collection and report writing
- Demonstrated ability to accurately and consistently follow Behavior Support Plans and Curriculum Plan
- Effective written and oral communication skills with students, families, teachers and administrators
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook
- Demonstrated growth toward cultural competence
Qualifications - Preferred:
- Proficiency in Portuguese, Vietnamese or Spanish