ABA/DTI Paraeducator / 30 Hour / Special Education-Bridges Program / Doolittle School

About the role

The Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA)/DTI Paraeducator works in a special education program with elementary aged children at Doolittle School with emotionally based disabilities under the direction of the special education teachers and school psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Implement individual and small group instruction to students with specific behavior programs
• Implement lesson plans developed by the special education teacher, school psychologist 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 school psychologist, BCBA and special education teacher
• Participate in ongoing professional learning

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a high school diploma
• Preferred but not necessary: Associates and/or Bachelors degree in Psychology, Special Education or related field
• Experience working directly with children with autism and/or behavioral challenges within a behavioral program preferred

Benefits

Available.

Pay

Starting Salary $25.87/hour. Salary in accordance with the Agreement Between Cheshire Board of Education and CSEA/SEIU Local 2001/760 in Behalf of the Cheshire Paraeducators and Lunchroom/Playground Aides.