ABA Specialist

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 or Spanish Terms: BTU, 190 days