Special Education Teacher- ABA

Summary:

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in special education required.
• DESE Licensure in severe special needs.
• Prior experience working with students with autism and other intensive special needs who required instruction using Applied Behavioral Analysis and other evidence-based methodologies.
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with numerous stakeholders.

• 3-5 years experience in specialized ABA setting

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Provide direct and consultation services to students who have intensive needs in the district wide ABA program.
• Assist and design programs that support students with behavioral, academic and functional daily living skills.
• Instruct students in functional, academic and social curriculum utilizing a variety of methods in both individual and small group settings.
• Modify and accommodate curriculum to meet students' individual needs. 
• Design and support meaningful inclusion opportunities across the school day for all students.
• Collaborate with related service personnel to create a student-centered approach for meeting therapeutic skills.
• Support administrators in the hiring, training and provide appropriate professional development to the aides for the school year and extended school year. 
• Model instructional techniques to aides so that lessons are consistently delivered across all environments.
• Respond to student crisis situations and provide necessary de-escalation interventions
• Schedule and run update meetings and contribute to the development of the IEP.
• Organize the extended school year programming needs for each student. 
• Compile and submit MCAS alternate assessment portfolios.
• Evaluate students using systematic methods using formal and informal assessments, write evaluation reports and clearly present information
• Consult with other district elementary schools around students referred to the ABA program as well as providing advice/ consultation to teams in effectively programming for students with intense needs.
• Complete required paperwork and progress reports in a timely manner.
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job-related duties” as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in both office and school environments as well as in community settings

• Ability to travel between multiple school locations (must possess valid driver’s license)
• Must be able to assist with student behavioral needs as necessary, to include responding to student’s physical aggression of all types
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 30 pounds
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building