Full time position supporting students with moderate/severe disabilities including students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other complex needs in a public day school setting.

 

Responsibilities Include:

• Assists the classroom teacher and/or the BCBA in implementing behavioral programming


• Works with students 1:1 or in small groups


• Implements and oversees student behavior support plans


• Monitors and records students progress on daily and periodic basis, using an assigned data-based recording system (specifically ABC Data and DDT Trial Data)


• Consults with school staff, family and other Team members.


• Provides teachers/staff with resources, tools, and modeling of techniques


• Assists with supervision of daily routines and schedules. This may include services such as feeding, toileting, diapering, and assisting therapists 


• Participates in appropriate staff development as required to ensure professional growth


• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the teacher and school administrators 


• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students, staff, and family


• Supervises students in community settings

 

Preferred Skills:

• School-based experience preferred


• Ability to assist in providing guidance and oversight of school-wide behavioral management system as well as individualized behavior plans


• Possesses a strong belief that all students can learn and be successful in school


• Demonstrates a mindset that focuses on assets & growth, as opposed to deficits


• Ability to demonstrate competence in behavior management skills


• Willingness to try various approaches, depending on student need


• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other special education staff and other colleagues in a professional manner


• Excellent organizational and time management skills


• Utilize data and reflection to plan for supports and intervention


• Ability to seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems

 

Minimum Requirements:

• BACB approved RBT course


• Current registration to the BACB


• Certification in District-approved crisis management program (or obtained within the first 90 days of employment. Currently Braintree uses QBS-safety care training) 

 

Reports To:

 

• Building BCBA


• Special Services Administration (Director of Special Services, Assistant Director of Special Services, Special Services Coordinator)


• Building principal