Applied Behavior Therapist Assistant

We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings where there is real specific content. The posting includes: - Paraprofessional Information And Hiring Requirements (maybe not needed as heading? It's like a preamble about requirements for paraprofessionals; but the job title is Applied Behavior Therapist Assistant (ABTA). The posting includes sections: Qualifications, Terms Of Employment, General Summary, Essential Functions, Supervisory Responsibility, OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES, Physical Demands, Work Environment, Evaluation, Disclaimer Statement, Nondiscrimination Policy (these are boilerplate). We need to remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. So we should drop Disclaimer Statement, Nondiscrimination Policy, Evaluation maybe? Evaluation is not boilerplate but it's generic; but we should keep only if there is real specific content. "Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy." That's generic but still specific? It's a statement; but it's not detailed. The instruction: "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD")". Evaluation is generic but not placeholder; it's a statement. Might be okay to keep? However they said remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Evaluation is not that. Could keep. But we also need to use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). They gave examples but we can use other headings if appropriate? Likely we should map to those standard headings where possible. The posting includes Qualifications, Terms Of Employment (maybe Pay/Salary?), General Summary (maybe About the role), Essential Functions (Responsibilities), OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES (Skills), Physical Demands (maybe not a standard heading but could be under Requirements? Not listed). Work Environment maybe not needed. We could create sections: About the role (General Summary), Responsibilities (Essential Functions), Requirements (Qualifications + hiring requirements), Skills (OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES), Pay (Terms Of Employment includes Support Salary Schedule (Grade 9) and 8 Hours/185 Days), Schedule (maybe 8 Hours/185 Days). Benefits not mentioned. So we should include Pay and Schedule sections if present. We must not repeat the job title as a heading. The page already shows it, so we don't add

Applied Behavior Therapist Assistant

. Good. We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep details like: 60 college credit hours, associate degree or higher, passing score on ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment, need to register, etc. Also qualifications: At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution; or associate's degree or higher; or passing score on ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment; Successful completion of 12 hours of competency-based training in the implementation of Applied Behavior Therapy; A minimum of three hours of training in autism. Also certificates: Must have current government issued identification; Must have reliable method of transportation. Terms Of Employment: 8 Hours/185 Days Support Salary Schedule (Grade 9). The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year. General Summary: Under the supervision of the autism specialist and the lead therapist, works with students individually to implement interventions using techniques based on the Principles of Behavior to increase socially significant behaviors for learners with an autism spectrum disorder; uses intervention strategies such as Pairing, Discrete Trial Teaching, Reinforcement, and Error Correction Procedures; works on goals identified by the IEP team as areas of weakness which need extra support from Applied Behavior Therapy (ABT) as a related service; provides Intensive 1:1 teaching in a therapy room or classroom; and may also provide support in a group setting to ensure skills taught in isolation are generalized. Essential Functions: list many bullet points. We need to convert to

• . The essential functions are a paragraph with many sentences separated by periods. We should split each distinct duty into list items. We need to preserve all substantive information; we can break at each semicolon or period that starts a new duty. Let's parse: Essential Functions Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students. Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively. Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment. Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities. Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information. Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required. Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials. Provides individualized intensive therapy to assigned students. Collects data from the daily cold probe and then teaches the skill or concept to the learner. Collects observational data while in the classroom or other setting where the learner may be required to use the skills taught. Supports a learner in a lesser restrictive environment such as related arts or general education classes as needed. Collects data on the targeted skills for that environment. Under the direction of the autism specialist or lead therapist, provides behavioral support and crisis management when needed which may include the use of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI). Makes new note cards for teaching when a target has been mastered; makes new data collection forms when one has been filled up; and keeps teaching cards and materials organized. Completes therapy notes on a daily basis and fills out daily notes for parents in the learner's ABT notebook. Prepares materials and data paperwork for each teaching session to ensure the session flows smoothly. Keeps work station in a neat and orderly fashion. Provides basic first-aid to a learner if necessary. Provides feedback to the autism specialist or lead therapist regarding programming issues or concerns regarding progress. Performs other related duties as required. We need to turn each into
• . Some sentences have multiple actions separated by semicolons; we could keep them as one li or split. Probably keep as one li to preserve info. OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES: a long list of abilities. We need to turn into
  • . The paragraph starts: Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation. Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee. Computer literacy required. Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district which pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate in an effective and professional manner with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public. We need to split each ability into list items. Many start with "Ability to". Some are statements like "Must be able to access reliable transportation." "Personal computer experience required." "Strong knowledge of ..." etc. We'll keep each sentence as li. Physical Demands: paragraph. We'll make a section maybe not standard but could be under Requirements? But we have no standard heading for Physical Demands. Could we create a section? The instruction: Use

    for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It says e.g., not limited to those. So we can use other headings if needed, but better to map to those. Physical Demands could be under Requirements? But we already have Requirements for qualifications. Could add a section "Physical Demands" as its own heading; it's substantive. The instruction: "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". Physical Demands has specific content. So we can include a heading

    Physical Demands

    . Similarly Work Environment maybe also include. But we need to prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Physical Demands and Work Environment into a "Working Conditions" section? Not in examples but we could. However we have to preserve all info; we could create a section "Physical Demands and Work Environment". But better to follow examples: they didn't list Working Conditions. But we can still use

    Physical Demands

    and

    Work Environment

    if needed. However they said prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe combine them into one section "Physical Demands & Work Environment". But we need to keep all info; we can put both paragraphs under that heading. Evaluation: generic but we could include as a section "Evaluation". It's specific enough? It's a statement. Might be okay but could be considered thin. I'd lean to omit Evaluation as it's not substantive detail. Disclaimer and Nondiscrimination we must remove. Thus sections: About the role (General Summary), Responsibilities (Essential Functions), Requirements (Qualifications + hiring requirements + certificates?), Skills (OTHER SKILLS And ABILITIES), Pay (Terms Of Employment includes salary schedule), Schedule (8 Hours/185 Days), Physical Demands & Work Environment (combined). Could also include "Terms Of Employment" as Requirements? But we already have Requirements for qualifications; Pay and Schedule separate. We need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. We'll not. Now produce HTML fragment:

    About the role

    Under the supervision of the autism specialist and the lead therapist, works with students individually to implement interventions using techniques based on the Principles of Behavior to increase socially significant behaviors for learners with an autism spectrum disorder; uses intervention strategies such as Pairing, Discrete Trial Teaching, Reinforcement, and Error Correction Procedures; works on goals identified by the IEP team as areas of weakness which need extra support from Applied Behavior Therapy (ABT) as a related service; provides Intensive 1:1 teaching in a therapy room or classroom; and may also provide support in a group setting to ensure skills taught in isolation are generalized.

    Responsibilities

    • Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
    • Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
    • Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
    • Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
    • Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
    • Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
    • Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
    • Provides individualized intensive therapy to assigned students.
    • Collects data from the daily cold probe and then teaches the skill or concept to the learner.
    • Collects observational data while in