What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESP-2/ABA - Warren School position at Ashland Public Schools?
Description: General Responsibilities for an Educational Support Professional 2 :
- Assist with classroom organization, routine, and general classroom routines while providing a safe learning environment for students;
- Assist classroom teachers with and facilitate data collection, program implementation, and overall generalization of skills;
- Complete/support completion of parent communication logs and District documents as required;
- Use ABA procedures to conduct student programs and actively take/maintain student data;
- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of student programs
- Participate in de-escalation/restraint training; become certified in its implementation and maintain the ability to implement restraint techniques and be familiar with regulations related to restraint use;
- Take direction from supervising teacher(s) and/or Individual Education Program (IEP) contact person;
- Respect children's confidentiality in all interactions with staff, parents and school community;
- Model and promotes appropriate communication, socialization and conversation skills;
- Work with service providers to ensure carry-over of goals throughout the day;
- Monitor students in unstructured settings such as hallways, cafeteria, recess, etc;
- Use assistive communication devices with students;
- Assist with functional daily living skills including but not limited to feeding, toileting, dressing, hygiene skills, mobility and vision assistance, lifting/transfers, and others as required;
- Participate in staff training/professional development specific to the children's disabilities as directed;
- Communicate effectively and work in a collaborative team environment with students' needs at the forefront;
- Report any concerns to the teacher(s), building administration, or district administration if appropriate;
- Other duties and supports assigned by the principal, teacher(s), special education coordinator, or director of special education;
- When supporting a student/students in the general education setting, take direction from the lead general educator to support the student in meaningfully accessing the classroom activity;
- Ensure that accommodations and modifications are being supported as outlined in the individual IEP’s of the student(s) being supported.
- ABA experience and certificate.
