ABA Teacher Assistant: Elementary Inclusion

Bridges Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Job summary

Bridges Public Charter School in Washington, DC seeks a Special Education ABA Teacher Assistant (1st-5th grade) to support the Lead Teacher in an elementary non-categorical self-contained classroom with high-needs students, under BCBA supervision.

The role emphasizes data collection, discrete trial instruction, collaboration with service providers and families, attendance, and involvement in school events, with salary range and professional responsibilities outlined.

Qualifications

• Have an AA, BA, or MA, or a high school diploma / GED, and pass the Praxis ParaPro exam.
• RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) Certified preferred. ABA and VB training provided so candidate will be able to sit for the RBT exam.
• Have taken coursework in early childhood education, elementary education, or human development.
• Have prior work or volunteer experience with children or students with special needs.
• Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Have a track record of being a team player and community-minded.
• Be committed to their own learning.
• Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• Have a passion for urban public schools.
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Lead Teacher in planning and managing an elementary non-categorical self-contained classroom with high-level special needs students.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the classroom discrete trial instruction, social skills instruction, and behavior plan implementation in collaboration with the lead teacher under the supervision of the BCBA.
• Supporting assessing student progress regularly using VBMAPP Milestones, Transitions, and Barriers assessments.
• Supporting the collection of data to track students’ progress in 3 program areas: curriculum, IEP, and ABA/VB.
• Providing support during small group instruction.
• Assisting with maintaining current bulletin boards (in class and hallway).
• Creating a classroom culture and environment that develops and nurtures the emotional, cognitive, and social abilities of the students, implementing Responsive Classroom techniques.
• Participating in Parent Teacher Conferences, contacting parents as needed/requested, and providing translation as necessary.
• Engaging parents and families in their student’s learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Bridges Public Charter School in Washington, DC seeks a Special Education ABA Teacher Assistant (1st-5th grade) to support the Lead Teacher in an elementary non-categorical self-contained classroom with high-needs students, under BCBA supervision.

The role emphasizes data collection, discrete trial instruction, collaboration with service providers and families, attendance, and involvement in school events, with salary range and professional responsibilities outlined.