What are the responsibilities and job description for the ABA TUTOR position at Districtwide?
The Franklin Public Schools, a Prek-12 district, is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated individual to work as a 1:1 ABA tutor in the Partner Program in the district. The Partner Program is a classroom supported by both the Franklin Public Schools and the New England Centre for Children (NECC). Using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the program is designed to help children diagnosed with Autism reach their full potential. The students receive highly specialized instruction to each child with inclusion opportunities provided and supported as appropriate. The ABA Tutor position is a year-round position. This work is performed in the classroom under the direct supervision of a Master’s level Head Teacher and BCBA supervisor. Training is provided and is on-going.
Job Responsibilities of the ABA Tutor include:
•Ensuring the safety of all students
•Assisting in planning and implementing academic and behavioral programming for assigned student in collaboration with other members of the team
•Recording and summarizing data
•Facilitate opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
•Collect data on targeted skills
•Assist in writing progress reports
•Meeting regularly with team members and parents
•Relay parent concerns or information to the appropriate supervisor.
•Carrying over therapies (OT, PT, Speech and Language)
•Modifying general education curriculum/expectations to meet student’s needs and skill level to insure successful inclusion experiences
•Actively participate in ongoing training
•Perform parent training during school hours as needed
•Work closely with other team members
Qualifications include:
•Experience in education, special education, or psychology preferred
•Experience with children with Autism is preferred
•Familiarity with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
•Physical condition capable of managing behaviorally/physically challenging students
•Bachelor degree preferred
•Citizenship, residency or work visa required
At-will employee.
Hours: School year 35 hours/week (183 days during school year)
Summer: 25 hours per week (Mon-Thurs – 7:30-2:15/6 weeks)
