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Boston Public Schools

ABA Specialist (SY24-25)

Boston Public Schools, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Job Title: Special Education and Student Services Applied Behavior Analysis Specialist Reports to:

Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA Description: The Special Education ABA Specialist is responsible for the implementation of individualized intervention utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and discrete trial programs within a classroom setting and/or individually if deemed necessary. He/she will work under the direction and supervision of the Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA. The Special Education ABA Specialist will work as a member of a collaborative team and participate in IEP team meetings as needed. Responsibilities: Accurately implement structured and individualized intervention programs (behavior reduction and skill acquisition) developed by the Program Director for ABA Follow specific management guidelines for each student Work as a team member to ensure delivery of high quality intervention across environments Maintain accurate data collection and graphing for each program Facilitate structured peer group activities as appropriate Attend regularly scheduled team meetings for each students program Attend training opportunities, as assigned by the Program Director for ABA Promptly and appropriately communicate problems/concerns with the Program Director for ABA or other appropriate administrator Complete daily documentation of service delivery for each student served Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all student specific information (as required by HIPPA) Perform other duties and assignments as requested by the Supervisor, Assistant Director, and/or Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services Qualifications - Required: High school diploma, or enrollment in a degree-granting program, (or higher) in Special Education, Education, Psychology or a related field 3-5 years experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, students with moderate/severe disabilities or related disorders Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ABA intervention including data collection and report writing Demonstrated ability to accurately and consistently follow Behavior Support Plans and Curriculum Plan Effective written and oral communication skills with students, families, teachers and administrators Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Demonstrated growth toward cultural competence Qualifications - Preferred: Proficiency in Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Chinese orSpanish Terms: BTU, 190 days

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