ABA Tutor

REPORTS TO:
Building Principal/Administrative designee (evaluates and supervises) & Townwide Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/special educator supervises)

NATURE AND SCOPE:
Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) tutors are behavior development professionals requiring
formal education in education psychology behavior analysis or a related field of study. ABA
tutors study how behavior is influenced by environmental and other factors using reward
systems to reinforce positive learned behaviors. School based ABA tutors work with special
education Team members parents Board Certified Behavior Analysts and other clinicians to
support students in accessing their Individualized Education Program goals.

Our District:

Westwood is a welcoming suburban community with an exceptional track record of supporting and celebrating its public schools. As a district we are committed to creating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced and we understand that a diverse team allows us to serve our community better. We welcome and encourage individuals of every race color ancestry national origin religion age gender marital/domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity disability status and veteran status to seek opportunities within our school district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) tutors apply the principles of behavior analysis to treat
students with disabilities who demonstrate significant behaviors. These may include
social skills reading math communication personal selfcare and work skills.
* ABA tutors are required to implement educational and behavioral programs and maintain
and graph treatment data.
* When staffing students 1:1 or in a group the ABA Tutor is required to maintain 100 visual surveillance and implement
all bolting and lost child policies with 100 fidelity.
* ABA tutors are expected to work with students who demonstrate very challenging and/or
acting out 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.
* ABA tutors work oneonone in small groups in classroom and community settings
including the students home with students and possibly parents.
* Morning or afternoon home/services during extended school hours may be part of the
expectation.
* ABA tutors use programs that are devised by behavioral specialists (BCBA/special
educator) and utilize highly structured treatment programs that are geared toward the
specific students needs.
* ABA tutors use the principles of behavior analysis to help students improve social play
language and academic skills while helping reduce interfering behaviors which may
include highly aggressive behavior like biting hitting or pinching. Student behaviors may
include but are not limited to significant selfinjurious behavior such as head banging
skin picking and gouging.
*ABA tutors are skilled in the strategies that reinforce positive behaviors and how to
intervene when students exhibit undesirable behaviors.
* ABA tutors continually evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment program and make
any necessary changes to help students learn new skills and behaviors more effectively
under the supervision of the BCBA

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ABA tutors are required to have significant specific training on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis provided by an educational or training institution. Training should focus on principles and procedures of behavioral analysis along with attending courses in observational methods behavioral applications and developmental disability treatment. Additionally ABA tutors must participate in ongoing jobbased competency training via inservice professional development.
Licensure is not mandatory for ABA therapists who work directly with students in school settings at this time. ABA tutors must be currently trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) for both active and passive intervention with students in crisis. If not certified prior to employment the ABA tutor must be willing to be trained by WPS. If certification has lapsed the ABA tutor must agree to attend continued training/ongoing recertification.

KNOWLEDGE ABILITY & SKILL
* Provide direct ABA instruction to children in school home and community settings.
* Manage a flexible schedule while providing services in both school home and
community settings.
* Implement behavior intervention strategies and program changes as decided upon in
team meetings and/or as directed by behavior specialist/special educator.
* Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrate excellent time management communication skill and work collaboratively
with other members of the team. parents and supervisors.
* Maintain and graph program data with a high degree of integrity and rigor.
* Attend scheduled sessions and implements onetoone behavior intervention services
with clients and families in a timely and consistent manner.
* Receive feedback in a professional manner and implement feedback.
* Attend team meetings as appropriate relate observations and model behavior
interventions and programs as appropriate.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:
* Reflective learner who asks for help when needed.
* A commitment to supporting students with significant learning and behavioral challenges
to achieve high levels of functioning in an inclusive environment.
* A strong ethical orientation to the respectful treatment of people with disabilities and that
ability to receive constructive feedback and respond professionally.
* An ongoing professional curiosity as demonstrated by continued learning in the field of
special education and high personal standards for dress conduct communication and
education.
* An appreciation and empathy for the parents and siblings of students with significant
disabilities and the desire and skill to work collaboratively with Team members from
divergent viewpoints.

JOB ENVIRONMENT:
Work takes place in school home and community settings. ABA tutors are often required to
travel to and between students homes schools or workplaces. Tutors can spend up to 8 hours
per day with a student or small group of students and because their students may be diagnosed
with severe social disorders like autism spectrum disorder the work can be both physically and
emotionally draining. ABA tutors can work irregular hours such as evenings or school
vacations to accommodate students IEP goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Have means of transportation license to drive and proof of valid insurance.
* No prior criminal history. Pass a CORI check.
* Able to work and play with children who aggress physically and verbally (e.g. hit kick
spit scratch bite hair pull) with high frequency.
* Willing to support students with significant personal care issues (e.g. toileting medical
hygiene).
* Possess the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
* Possess the ability to frequently move about and bend down.
* Write legibly and communicate using a variety of media in a professional and clear
manner.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Westwood Public Schools is committed to ensuring that applicants are recruited hired and promoted on the basis of qualifications merit and ability to meet the job demands without regard to race color religion gender gender expression age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation or military status.