ESP-2 Mindess

Ashland Public Schools is seekingdynamic special education ABA/ESP2 support professional withexperience in applied behavioral analysis to support our students within our specialized programmingand in the general education setting at the Mindess ideal candidate willworkwith our students to decrease interfering behaviors and increase skill acquisition. This position requiresimplementing individualized educational plans implementing behavioral intervention plans monitoringstudent behavior data collection and reporting providing information to appropriate school personnelphysical management assistance with daily living skills and communicating effectively with program leadteachers and building administration when needed.

Requirements:

Candidates for consideration must have:

ABA experience and associates degree or higher preferred

Experience working with children

Training/willing to be trained in ABA practices

Responsibilities:

Assist with classroom organization routine and general classroom routines while providing a safe learning environment for students;

Assist classroom teachers with and facilitate data collection program implementation and overall generalization of skills;

Complete/support completion of parent communication logs and District documents as required;

Use ABA procedures to conduct student programs and actively take/maintain student data;

Assist in the development implementation and evaluation of student programs

Participate in de-escalation/restraint training; become certified in its implementation andmaintain the ability to implement restraint techniques and be familiar with regulations related to restraint use;

Take direction from supervising teacher(s) and/or Individual Education Program (IEP) contactperson;

Respect childrens confidentiality in all interactions with staff parents and school community;

Model and promotes appropriate communication socialization and conversation skills;

Work with service providers to ensure carry-over of goals throughout the day;

Monitor students in unstructured settings such as hallways cafeteria recess etc;

Use assistive communication devices with students;

Assist with functional daily living skills including but not limited to feeding toileting dressinghygiene skills mobility and vision assistance lifting/transfers and others as required;

Participate in staff training/professional development specific to the childrens disabilities asdirected;

Communicate effectively and work in a collaborative team environment with students needs atthe forefront;

Report any concerns to the teacher(s); and

Other duties and supports assigned by the principal teacher(s) special education coordinator ordirector of special education.

Terms of Employment:

Hourly wage under current contract between Educational Support Personnel and the Ashland School Committee. Hours determined by the Principal/Director of Student Services Hours may vary during the school year depending on the student needs and the budget. Work year will coincide with the instructional calendar of 180 school days plus three professional development days. Positions are subject to annual review hours and assignments may vary based on student needs and budget limitations.