Job Description:
School: Brewster Elementary School
Regional School District 13 is seeking an ABA Therapist to work with students with special education needs characteristic of a diagnosis of Autism in the school setting. The successful candidate will have experience in working directly with this student population. Background in special education or psychology preferred. Training will be provided. The ability to work collaboratively with a team and be receptive to feedback as well as possess strong communication, behavioral management, and organizational skills is a must.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required.
Reports to: Director of Student Services and Special Education, Building Principal
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
To provide specialized ABA instruction (discrete trials) to identified students as assigned.
To identify, develop, and modify ABA programs in a collaborative, consultative manner with the ABA Lead and team.
To communicate, collaborate, and consult with members of the student’s team, including the Special Education teacher; this will be on a daily basis with the Special Education teacher and ABA Lead on a weekly basis at a minimum.
To collect accurate data and interpret this data with the ABA Lead and team as appropriate to modify programming.
To address the behavioral needs of individual students using an appropriate range of interventions.
To participate in pre-teaching meetings, team meetings, and PPTs.
Modify classroom materials and work as needed.
To provide home programming/instruction as assigned.
Supports and promotes the District’s Core Ethical Values with students, colleagues, and parents.