Applied Behavior Therapist & Paraeducator (ABA)

Southingtonschools; Southington (CT); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Southington Public Schools is seeking Paraeducators and ABAs/Applied Behavior Therapists to support students with behavioral challenges in the district. The role involves shadowing students, implementing discrete trial instruction and behavior plans designed by certified staff, and collecting data as directed.

This position may require summer involvement in Extended School Year programs and participation in training on de-escalation and physical management techniques, with additional

Qualifications

• Physically able to shadow students and model skills in all learning environments.
• Implement discrete trial instruction and behavior plans designed by certified staff.
• Collect and input data into database as directed by certified staff.
• Willing to work up to six weeks during the summer in extended school year programs.
• Participate in training on behavioral de-escalation and physical management techniques.
• Model skills including gross motor, fine motor, play and social skills.

Responsibilities

• Shadow students and model skills in all learning environments, including gym/playground.
• Implement discrete trial instruction and behavior plans.
• Data collection and entry as directed by certified staff.
• Participate in summer extended school year programs when needed.
• Complete training modules in applied behavior analysis areas as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with certified staff and BCBA.
• Support students with behavioral challenges.

Skills

Discrete trial instruction

Data collection

Behavioral intervention

Communication with staff

Modeling skills

Experience with challenging behaviors

Job description

Southington Public Schools is seeking Paraeducators and ABAs/Applied Behavior Therapists to support students with behavioral challenges in the district. The role involves shadowing students, implementing discrete trial instruction and behavior plans designed by certified staff, and collecting data as directed.

This position may require summer involvement in Extended School Year programs and participation in training on de-escalation and physical management techniques, with additional