Behaviorist​/Registered Behavior Technician

Behaviorist/Registered Behavior Technician

Ludlow Public Schools Harris Brook-Gr.2-5 – Ludlow, Massachusetts

Starting Date:
Immediately

POSITION: BEHAVIORIST/REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Behavioral, Education, Psychology (preferred) or Associates Degree with equivalent work experience.
• Advanced educational preparation in Special Education desired. Minimum three years of successful work in the field of ABA
• RBT (registered behavior technician) certified or equivalent experience – Knowledge of Special Education programs; willingness to familiarize oneself with Pre‑K‑5 general education programs.
• Candidates who are enrolled in a program to become a BCBA will be considered without an RBT license.

DUTIES:

• Provide direct teaching to students based on principles of applied behavior analysis
• Implement behavior plans prepared and maintained by the supervising behavioral professional (e.g., BCBA
  - Board Certified Behavior Analyst)
• Model implementation of behavior strategies
• Provide daily documentation of interactions with the identified service participant specific to the goal area for which ABA is authorized and all contacts with other providers and teachers.
• Conduct and facilitate person centered processes to gather information for the development of assessments, interactional style documentation, and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA).
• Conduct interviews and direct observations with students
• Create team oriented Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) with target behaviors based on evidence‑based behavior analytic procedures.
• Conduct and implement skills assessments on individuals to develop person centered goals to increase skill competence and behaviors
• monitor implementation of discrete trail programming and corresponding data sheets for accuracy

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Director of Special Education

SALARY:
Personal Service Contract/$31.50 per hour

PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Position Type:
Full-time

Job Categories:
Special Education >
Behavior Specialist / EBD

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Maria Costa , Dr.
• 205 Fuller Street
• Ludlow, Massachusetts 01056
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