ABA/DTI Paraeducator / 30 Hour / Norton Elementary School
Cheshire Public Schools · Cheshire, CT · Today
Education$25.87/hrInternship
About the role
The Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA)/DTI Paraeducator works in a special education program with elementary aged children with Autism and other Pervasive Developmental Disabilities under the direction of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and special education teachers.
Responsibilities
- Implement individual and small group instruction to students with specific behavior programs
- Implement lesson plans developed by the special education teacher or BCBA to support student success in all school settings
- Manage and organize lesson materials, preparations and other functions to support each student's individualized education plan (IEP)
- Collect and maintain documentation for each student
- Follow behavior intervention plans under the supervision of the BCBA and special education teacher
- Participate in ongoing professional learning
- Support students with personal hygiene
- Incorporate safety measures for students
Qualifications
- Candidates must hold a high school diploma
- Associates and/or Bachelors degree in Psychology, Special Education or related field preferred but not necessary
- Experience working directly with children with autism and/or behavioral challenges within a behavioral program preferred but not necessary
- PMT or similar training preferred
Benefits
Benefits Available
Pay
Starting Salary $25.87/hour
Schedule
N/A