Building ABA Technician Charlton Street School

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2000 students across six schoolsand we are in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation. With support from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education were seeing real gains in student achievement and school culture. Twice recognized as a Gold-Level PBIS District were proud of the academic growth our students are demonstrating and the positive momentum building across K12. This progress is fueled by passionate educators high-quality curriculum targeted professional development and an unwavering commitment to our students.

Many of our learners face significant challenges but our educators dont see limitsthey see potential. We are a team that believes in the power of high expectations strong relationships and consistent support to drive student success. As we continue to accelerate our progress were seeking educators who are committed reflective and ready to collaborate in a learning-focused student-centered environment.

If youre ready to make a meaningful difference and grow as part of a dedicated team consider building your career with Southbridge Public Schools.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• May potentially work 1:1 1:2 or in a small group with a student or other designated ratio depending on the nature of the disability and learning needs.
• May be required to run task analysis for daily living skills that may include eating toileting hygiene care
• Training in Physical Management protocols
• Based on the student population and census in the building may be assigned to different buildings for support in PASS classrooms.
• Develop appropriate materials that correspond with the lesson under the direction of the teacher and/or BCBA.
• Under the supervision of the teacher/BCBA assist in creating and/or editing behavior and academic data.
• Collect and summarize individualized data based on the educational and behavioral programs developed by the special education teacher and/or the BCBA
• Monitor and report student progress to the teacher/BCBA for academics and behavior.
• Assist the teacher/BCBA in the formulation Behavior Support Plans.
• Implement behavior plans for multiple students with fidelity.
• Under the supervision of the BCBA/special education teacher provide coaching to staff members in implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis including but not limited to behavior plans and data collection.
• Experience running discrete trial training programs. Experience with program development is a plus.
• Carry over and implementation of instructional programs developed by the regular/special education teacher.
• Under the direction of the special education teacher/BCBA complete all required documentation related to incidents accidents discipline assaults etc.
• Carry out other assignments designated by the classroom teacher or special education supervisor.

Required Skills Experience Competencies:

• High school degree or equivalent
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate.
• The employee is frequently required to stand walk sit use hands reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl climb run.
• The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move children/objects
• The employee must be able to work in a noisy stressful high-pressure environment and still be able to concentrate and keep children safe.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured student behavior problems abusive students etc).
• May be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva urine feces vomit blood and/or other bodily fluids.
• The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury
• RBT or BCaBA certification a plus. Supervision will be provided by program BCBA.

Note:The Receiver may review and adjust the salary of an individual employee in order to attract or retain a highly qualified employee or when he otherwise determines such an adjustment is in the best interest of the district.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color creed national origin sex gender identity disability religion age or sexual orientation.

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