ABA Instructor Tier 1 - JOB ID# 14297

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the school administrator or designee, to support one-to-one classroom instruction, provide academic and behavioral intervention, and other general instructional support duties throughout the school utilizing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) methodology.

Responsibilities

• Support daily functions of the school, including but not limited to arrival, dismissal, snack, lunch coverage, recess, and covering classrooms as needed.
• Provide Individualized 1:1 and/or small group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Collect, track, and enter student data in the moment, as well as enter data into the school and district database.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other school staff.
• Remain proficient in and perform competency-based training in principles of learning and applied behavior methodology.
• Implement academic and behavioral programming.
• Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times.
• Implement continuous and discontinuous data collection.
• Complete all necessary paperwork for data keeping.
• Clean and organize instructional materials, supplies, and the classroom.
• Participate in clinical reviews.
• Assist in creating student materials.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect and maintain the safety of students at all times.
• Maintain annual certification in Safety Care procedures.
• Assist with toileting and other daily living skills activities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year working with students with disabilities.

Competencies

• Ability to pass the competency checklist within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to pass Safety Care/PMT training within 90 days of hire.
• Apply individualized student behavior management strategies.
• Speaks and writes clearly; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks and writes clearly and informatively; Varies communication style to meet needs; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Standing (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3); Walking (continually, more than 2/3); Sitting (occasionally, less than 1/3); Reach with hands and arms (continually, more than 2/3); Climbing or balancing (occasionally, less than 1/3); Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3); Ability to work outdoors (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3); Lifting up to 100 lbs. (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3); Carrying up to 100 lbs. (frequently, 1/3 - 2/3); Varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity.

Benefits

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Comprehensive benefit time package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
• Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!