ABA Tutor; Elementary

Position: ABA Tutor (Elementary)
REPORTS TO:

Building Principal/Administrative designee (evaluates and supervises) & Town-wide Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/special educator - supervises)

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) tutors are behavior development professionals requiring

formal education in education, psychology, behavior analysis or a related field of study. ABA

tutors study how behavior is influenced by environmental and other factors using reward

systems to reinforce positive, learned behaviors. School based ABA tutors work with special

education Team members, parents, Board Certified Behavior Analysts and other clinicians to

support students in accessing their Individualized Education Program goals.

Our District:

Westwood is a welcoming suburban community with an exceptional track record of supporting and celebrating its public schools. As a district, we are committed to creating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, and we understand that a diverse team allows us to serve our community better. We welcome and encourage individuals of every race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status to seek opportunities within our school district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) tutors apply the principles of behavior analysis to treat

students with disabilities who demonstrate significant behaviors. These may include

social skills, reading, math, communication, personal self-care and work skills.

* ABA tutors are required to implement educational and behavioral programs and maintain

and graph treatment data.

* When staffing students 1:1 or in a group, the ABA Tutor is required to maintain 100% visual surveillance and implement

all bolting and lost child policies with 100% fidelity.

* ABA tutors are expected to work with students who demonstrate very challenging and/or

acting out behaviors and provide hands on support for activities of daily living such as

toileting and self care in order to increase positive behaviors and reduce interfering

behaviors through the use of reinforcement procedures.

* ABA tutors work one-on-one, in small groups, in classroom and community settings,

including the student's home, with students and possibly parents.

* Morning or afternoon home/services during extended school hours may be part of the

expectation.

* ABA tutors use programs that are devised by behavioral specialists (BCBA/special

educator) and utilize highly structured treatment programs that are geared toward the

specific student's needs.

* ABA tutors use the principles of behavior analysis to help student's improve social, play,

language and academic skills, while helping reduce interfering behaviors, which may

include highly aggressive behavior like biting, hitting or pinching. Student behaviors may

include but are not limited to significant self-injurious behavior such as head banging,

skin picking and gouging.

* ABA tutors are skilled in the strategies that reinforce positive behaviors and how to

intervene when student's exhibit undesirable behaviors.

* ABA tutors continually evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment program, and make

any necessary changes to help students learn new skills and behaviors more effectively

under the supervision of the BCBA

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

ABA tutors are required to have significant specific training on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis provided by an educational or training institution. Training should focus on principles and procedures of behavioral analysis, along with attending courses in observational methods, behavioral applications and developmental disability treatment. Additionally, ABA tutors must participate in ongoing job-based competency training via in-service professional development.

Licensure is not mandatory for ABA therapists who work directly with students in school settings at this time. ABA tutors must be currently trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) for both active and passive intervention with students in crisis. If not certified prior to employment, the ABA tutor must be willing to be trained by WPS. If certification has lapsed, the ABA tutor must agree to attend continued training/ongoing re-certification.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY & SKILL

* Provide direct ABA instruction to children in school, home and community settings.

* Manage a flexible schedule while providing services in both school, home and

community settings.

* Implement behavior intervention strategies and program changes as decided upon in

team meetings and/or as directed by behavior specialist/special educator.

* Work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

* Demonstrate excellent time management, communication skill and work collaboratively

with other members of the team. parents and supervisors.

* Maintain and graph program data with a high degree of integrity and rigor.

* Attend scheduled sessions and implements…