Applied Behavior Therapist Assistant

Paraprofessional Information And Hiring Requirements

Lexington County School District One paraprofessionals must meet one of the following prior to their date of hire
:

• 60 college credit hours
• An associate degree or higher
• A passing score on the Para Pro or Para Pathways Assessment (available )

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• At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• An associate's degree (or higher); or
• A passing score on the Para Pro or Para Pathways 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

Must have current government issued identification

Must have reliable method of transportation

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.

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.

• 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.

Supervisory responsibilities with students.

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…