ABA Technician

Easton Public Schools; North Easton (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Easton Public Schools is seeking an ABA Technician at Easton Middle School in North Easton, MA. The role supports BCBA-led programs, implements ABA strategies, and collects data to track student progress.

The ideal candidate holds a college degree and an RBT certification, with at least 6 months supervision under a BCBA and experience with behaviorally challenged students. Salary ranges per hour are provided and the district offers a collaborative educational environment.

Qualifications

• A college degree is required.
• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is required.
• Minimum of 6 months of supervision under a BCBA.
• Experience working with students with significant behavioral issues.
• Understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
• Uses ABA to teach skills and replacement behaviors, and reduce challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Assist BCBA in creating program books.
• Assist Learning Specialist, teachers and paras with consistent implementation of behavioral strategies including positive reinforcement and visual aids.
• Collect data (ABC data, time sampling, frequency, latency, product data).
• Graph data weekly for students on caseload and review with BCBA and Learning Specialist.

Skills

ABA principles

Data collection

Behavior modification

Communication with staff

Education

Bachelor degree or higher

Job description

ABA Technician

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• ABA: Using the scientific method to make environmental modifications to change socially significant behaviors.
• A college degree is required
• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is required
• Minimum of 6 months of prior supervision under a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Has experience working with students with significant behavioral issues with the goal of bringing meaningful and positive change in behavior.
• Has understanding of the underlying principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Uses principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to teach skills and/or replacement behaviors, and effectively decrease challenging behaviors.

Role of ABA Technician

• Assist BCBA in creating program books
• Assists Learning Specialist, teachers and paras with consistent implementation of behavioral strategies including positive reinforcement, use of visual aids, de-escalation techniques, etc….
• Collect data-- this includes specialized data collection as determined by the BCBA (i.e. ABC data, time sampling, frequency, latency, product data)
• Graphing data on a consistent basis (e.g., at least weekly)- for students on their caseload
• Review data with BCBA and Learning Specialist weekly
• Monitors trends in the data and communicate issues to the BCBA and Learning Specialist
• Probes interventions/collects data on the effectiveness of interventions for the BCBA
• Implements and collecting data on discrete trial training
• Implements intensive behavior intervention plans and assists staff in consistently following behavior plans
• Assist in conducting functional analysis to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of behavioral strategies
• Create necessary materials (i.e. make token boards, visual rules, visual schedules, stimuli)

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $26 to $31 Per Hour

Job Categories: Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Easton Middle School

Vision Statement:The Easton Public School System educates children to become motivated, lifelong learners who,as confident and creative individuals, function to their full potential, understand and valueindividual differences and are contributing members of their community able to meet thechallenges of a global society.Easton Middle School Vision:The Easton Middle School through its administration, faculty, staff, and programs providesthe opportunity and the means to prepare students to be positive, successful, and contributingmembers of a global society.Easton Middle School Mission:Our mission is to achieve excellence in developmentally appropriate education of our students,creating a community of learners in the middle school.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Luke Carroll
• Columbus Avenue
• North Easton, Massachusetts 02356
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]