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Boston Public Schools ABA Specialist (SY24-25) in Boston, Massachusetts

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Job ID: 4550557

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education and Student Services Applied Behavior Analysis Specialist

Reports to: Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA

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 Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA. The Special Education ABA Specialist will work as a member of a collaborative team and participate in IEP team meetings as needed.

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:

  • High school diploma, 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, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Chinese or Spanish

Terms: BTU, 190 days

Position Type: Full-time

Positions Available: 999

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