ABA Tutor (Current Assignment- Hansen Elementary)

The Canton Public Schools is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as an ABA Tutor for the upcoming school year beginning in August 2025.  The ABA Tutor will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff.   

The Canton Public Schools is an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over 3,100 students in grades Prek-12, including our 18-22 program.  The Canton Public Schools is elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences. Currently this position will serve at the Hansen Elementary, however ABA tutors positions are District based and changes in location can occur.

We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide direct implementation of behavior-analytic services to identified students. Provide a safe and supportive educational environment for all students and staff.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collect and maintain data about the performance and behavior of individual students and confers with the BCBA and special and general education teachers about student progress and performance
2. Implement behavior-analytic tasks as outlined by the supervising BCBA
3. Assist the classroom/specialist teacher as needed
4. Work on educational tasks with one or more students as designated by the BCBA or teacher
5. Assist in the supervision of students during instructional activities and transitional periods.
6. Maintain confidentiality of student records and respects the confidential nature of the classroom and will refer to the classroom teacher if a problem arises
7. Accept work assignments with any student(s) in the classroom as designated
8. Assist the supervising teacher in the setting and maintaining reasonable standards of behavior and performance
9. Escort children to and from transportation in a safe and responsible manner as directed by the BCBA or teacher during work hours
10. Assist the BCBA or teacher in collecting data on student performance, goals and behavior
11. Communicate all student accidents and/or incidents to the BCBA or teacher and administrator as appropriate immediately or as soon as possible
12. Assist with the completion of mandated reporting for behavioral incidents (time-outs, restraints, etc.)
13. Follow individual student safety plans, IEPs, 504s, behavior plans, health care plans, attend TEAM meetings when requested, etc.
14. Work with students in a variety of school/classroom settings (small group, classroom, recess, lunch, transitions, field trips, assemblies, specialists, etc.)
15. Ability to work independently and make good judgments “in the moment” 
16. Participate during contractual hours in regular professional development including de-escalation training, offered both in and out of the district as requested.  
17. Exposure to physical contact and/or bodily fluids.
18. Assist students with activities of daily living as needed (feeding, toileting, etc.)
19. Perform other duties or tasks specifically articulated within the collective bargaining agreement

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree required; Relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree 
2. Willingness to be safety Care trained
3. Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to educational equity and instructional excellence
4. Provide a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment for all learners
5. Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and administrators
6. Possess a growth mindset
7. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
8. Well-organized
9. Exceptional interpersonal skills
10. Employment-based on successful completion of CORI and fingerprinting background
11. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: BCBA; Building Principal, and/or Director of Student Services and/or Superintendent

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

WORK YEAR: 182 days

COMPENSATION: Per the Union E Collective Barginning Agreement

If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to reach out to the below contact for this position to discuss your application.