ABA Therapist

JOB DESCRIPTION
 
Job Title: ABA Therapist

Preferred Qualifications: Successful experience working directly with children with autism and related developmental delays in a home, school, or clinical setting. Is versed in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and has certification as a Registered Behavior Technician.

Required Qualifications:  Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: possess an associate's degree from an accredited college; or have earned 60 semester hours (or the equivalent) from an accredited college; or have GED or high school diploma and passing score on ParaPro test prior to employment. Must also have initiative, knowledge and understanding of adolescent-age students, the ability and willingness to collaborate with others, the ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with policy, and the ability to accept individual differences among students. Must be willing and able to obtain ABA certification.
 
Job Goal: Under occasional supervision and through administrative and certified teacher support, provide skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with autism and related developmental delays in a school setting.
 
Reports To:  School Principal
 
Performance Responsibilities: (includes but is not limited to)

• Provide skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Assist in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment
• Performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and directing student activities
• Communicate regularly and effectively with certified teachers, parents and administration
• Remain knowledgeable about individual student needs and success plans
• Work individually with students needing academic or behavior interventions
• Work in small groups on classroom activities under the supervision of the teacher
• Participate in staff development and training to learn and update skills related to the position
• Assists administration and staff with various administrative / clerical functions as requested

Physical Requirements:  Requires light work that involves walking, bending, or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. Must have ability to physically restrain a student if called upon to do so after proper training.  May also be required to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
 
Terms of Employment:  185 days on Classified Salary Schedule Grade 11 or higher based on education, skills, and experience.
 
Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's Policy.