Elementary ABA Tutor - In-School Support & IEP Goals

SWAMPSCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Swampscott (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Swampscott Public Schools is seeking an Applied Behavioral Analysis Tutor for Swampscott Elementary School in Swampscott, MA. The role supports students with autism and/or emotional disabilities across settings, implementing data-driven strategies under supervision to promote access to the curriculum and progress toward IEP goals.

The position involves one-to-one and small-group support, classroom collaboration, and participation in professional development; requires communication skills,

Qualifications

• 4 Year College degree in a related field or a completed RBT (registered behavioral technician 40 hours professional development)
• Must pass all required screenings, including CORI, SAFIS fingerprinting, and I-9 eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Experience in working with children, preferably within an educational setting
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
• Must be physically capable of providing levels of support as stated in an IEP
• Bachelor degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide communication, social-emotional behavior, academic, motor skills and/or support with activities of daily living including toileting and eating to students across all settings to support their access to the school curriculum and achieve IEP goals
• ABA tutors will follow explicit lesson plans including prompt hierarchies and/or behavior support plans and will be responsible for data collection under the supervision of the special educator, school psychologist, and/or BCBA
• Contribute to a well-organized, smooth-functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources
• Settings include the general education classroom, special education classroom, playgrounds, cafeteria, hallways, field trips, special classes as gym, etc.
• Communicate effectively with all school staff and potentially family members
• Provide a positive learning environment
• Assists the teacher in any way that encourages interest, enjoyment, appreciation, and curiosity in children
• Works with individual or small groups of students to reinforce the learning of material initially introduced by the teacher
• Respect the confidentiality of the teacher, students, and families
• Maintains a working knowledge of school routines, emergency procedures, and school academic and social behavioral expectations
• Assist the classroom teacher or designee in fire and other emergency drills.
• Assist the classroom teacher in the management of students (e.g. dismissal, field trips, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal and Special Education/Classroom Teachers
• Attends professional development and staff meetings on scheduled days
• Takes responsibility and accountability for assigned tasks, projects, and duties while maintaining a professional manner
• Actively listens and responds in a respectful non-confrontational manner to the opinions of others, fosters positive attitudes in the workplace

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with children

Education

4 Year College degree or equivalent RBT

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Swampscott Public Schools is seeking an Applied Behavioral Analysis Tutor for Swampscott Elementary School in Swampscott, MA. The role supports students with autism and/or emotional disabilities across settings, implementing data-driven strategies under supervision to promote access to the curriculum and progress toward IEP goals.

The position involves one-to-one and small-group support, classroom collaboration, and participation in professional development; requires communication skills,