ABA Technicians

Do you want to make a difference? Do you enjoy working with kids? Want to join an inspiring team of educational professionals? If so, please consider applying for an ABA Technician position in Spencer East Brookfield School District. The ABA Technician position is full-time. It includes working with students on the autism spectrum and in programs designated as highly intensive at the PreK through grade 12 levels and often involves assignments to a particular student or students in a 1:1, 1:2, or more arrangement. Students supported typically are assigned to the district's PACE or LINKs program. Solid knowledge, training, and background in appropriate applied behavioral techniques are desirable but not required. We are interested in candidates who are invested in the achievement, equity, and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. REPORTING STRUCTURE: The ABA Technician reports to the Director of Student Services, in consultation with School Building Administrators. Qualifications (Required): High school degree or equivalent. One or more years of experience in a similar role. Exhibits the core values of Spencer East Brookfield School District. Academic knowledge of the grade level supported. Enjoys children and is dedicated to the education of all children. Works flexibly in a changing environment. SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Including but not limited to: May potentially work 1:1 or in a 1:2 with a student or other designated ratio depending on the nature of the disability and learning needs The intensiveness of the 1:1 assignment may vary based on the complexity of the student's needs: Daily living skills: eating, toileting, hygiene care. Medical: seizures, vision, mobility, etc. Behaviors: aggression, spitting, hair pulling, kicking, biting, etc. (may be required to physically restrain) May work with a group of students to facilitate lessons and activities Based on the student population and census in the building, may be assigned to different buildings May participate and facilitate in Community activities (i.e. vocational, travel training, independent living skills, etc.). Follow prescribed criteria for providing and for fading student support. Support students during inclusion time. Provide all accommodations delineated in the student's IEP. Provide carryover of instructional practices developed by related service providers (speech, OT, PT, Psychologist). Provide academic support and carryover of the lessons the teacher and special education teacher have developed. Develop appropriate materials that correspond with the lesson under the direction of the BCBA, teacher, and special education teacher. Creating opportunities and instructing students to be independent in a variety of settings across their school day. Collect and summarize data based on the educational programs developed by the BCBA, special education teacher. Carryover and implementation of instructional programs developed by the BCBA, regular/special education teacher. Support students accessing a variety of technology. May participate in team-level meetings, consultations, and clinics. Share relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed to facilitate problem-solving, decision-making, and program planning. Support students with the organization of materials, assignments, and schedules. May be required to assist with note-taking and scribing. Facilitate positive relationships and engagements with peers. Complete all required documentation related to incidents, accidents, discipline, assaults, etc. Ensure that all accommodations outlined in the BCAP (Building Curriculum Accommodation Plan) are implemented based on student needs. Assist in the development of portfolios for MCAS when appropriate. Assist in the facilitation of MCAS based on accommodations. Support students during their specials, lunch, and recess times. Facilitate and support arrival and dismissal times. Maintain student confidentiality Carry out other assignments designated by the Student Service Director, Principal. BCBA.