Behavior Support Specialist — ABA (Full-Time)

MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris School District is seeking an Assistant Behavior Specialist (full time) to support students with atypical development. You will conduct ABA trials, help implement individualized education programs, and work across classroom and home settings to support progress in language, social skills, and behavior.

You will collaborate with certificated staff, communicate with families, maintain data, and participate in staff trainings.

Qualifications

• Training in the theory and practice of behavioral interventions with students demonstrating atypical development.
• Must meet NJ HQTA standards.
• Must have at least 60 college credits or a Paraprofessional Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ABA trials and assist with individualized instruction.
• Assist with implementing behavioral intervention plans for students as required in their IEPS.
• Implement individually designed programs in classroom, home, or other appropriate settings.
• Work effectively with students demonstrating atypical development in social behaviors, attention, learning and pragmatics of language.
• Demonstrate use of acceptable procedures for intervening if students engage in inappropriate behaviors or physical challenges.
• Follow directions of the certificated staff member with responsibility for the behavior and/or educational plans.
• Interact with parents appropriately within the home setting and during staffing and conferences.
• Maintain accurate, current data on each student in the manner specified in the individualized plans or as directed by the teacher/behavior specialist.
• Provide regular feedback to supervising staff member on student progress.
• Participate regularly in the staffing established to review progress and modify plans.
• Assist with preparation of materials.
• Participate in training sessions specified by the Director of Pupil Services.
• Assist student with toileting needs.
• Provide own transportation among sites with travel reimbursement in accordance with district procedures.
• Perform such other tasks and assuming such other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services, Supervisor of Special Education and/or Building Administrator.

Skills

ABA training

Behavioral interventions

Education

60 college credits or Paraprofessional Certificate

Job description

Morris School District is seeking an Assistant Behavior Specialist (full time) to support students with atypical development. You will conduct ABA trials, help implement individualized education programs, and work across classroom and home settings to support progress in language, social skills, and behavior.

You will collaborate with certificated staff, communicate with families, maintain data, and participate in staff trainings.