About this opportunity
Newton Public Schools lists this ABA Behavior Technician (Behavior Therapist) opportunity in newton, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Department: Student Services/Schools
FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Non-Exempt, Unit C
Reports To: School Principal
Schedule : Full Time - 5 days weekly
SUMMARY
This position provides a variety of ABA and BT services to students in a classroom and school-based environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Education, Special Education, or related fields such as Psychology
1-3 years previous experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delay or Emotional/Behavioral Disorders in an educational setting
Training and experience using the tenets and techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Willingness to learn Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS An evolving familiarity with Language Arts, Mathematics and Content Area knowledge base relevant to the educational level of the student
Verbal, written language, technology skill and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members, with community contacts, school staff and parents
Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance
JOB FUNCTIONS Implement academic, social language and behavioral programming using the methodology of ABA for individuals who have developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or emotional/ behavioral disorders.
Create teaching materials that align with academic, social-language and behavioral programming
Assist in functional assessment and analysis and deliver behavior programming to individuals using the methodology of ABA
Report to supervisor level behavior analysts and utilize feedback to refine, change and further modify academic and behavior programs to best meet student needs with minimal supervision
Maintain a program book and summarize and visually represent academic and behavioral programming weekly
Support students during transitions between classes, beginning and ending of the day, at recess, specials, lunch and snack to optimize social interactions and social pragmatic instruction in real life situations throughout the school day using methodology of ABA.
Assist in all aspects of the school day whether or not such aspects directly pertain to the individual student, this includes supervision at recess, lunch or other "duties."
These positions may require home based or extended day services and require travel within the local area.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be physically able to respond (e.g. push, pull, or carry at least 60 lbs) to students who are physically unsafe and use physical restraints as part of a de-escalation process.
Must be able to physically respond to students who have bolted from the building.
Must be able to physically maintain a safe learning environment, including moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.
Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.
Worksite address
newton, MA, 02165, US
Who can apply
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