ABA Specialist (SY25-26)
Job title: ABA Specialist (SY25-26) in Boston, MA at Boston Public Schools
Company: Boston Public Schools
Job description: Job Details:Boston Public Schools are currently hiring for SY24-25. Please apply to positions for which you are qualified and prepare for virtual interviews, demo lessons, and other remote hiring practices!Please note that after July 1, the Office of Human Resources will not approve lateral moves between schools. This is to minimize vacancies arising close to the start of the school year.If you are searching for a teaching position in BPS, we strongly encourage you to visit and RSVP for where you can learn more about the hiring process, access hiring supports, and find opportunities to connect with school leaders.To begin a new application, choose a job from the listings below. After your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation number and your information will be saved, allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications. Please remember your username and password for use on future applications.Need help or have a question about your application? Please check the first.IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO APPLY, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or check the for more information. You can also for chat or email support from our vendor's technical support team (use District Name: Boston), or call them at (877) 974-7437.Job Description:Job Title: Special Education and Student Services Applied Behavior Analysis SpecialistReports to: Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABADescription:The Special Education ABA Specialist is responsible for the implementation of individualized intervention utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and discrete trial programs within a classroom setting and/or individually if deemed necessary. He/she will work under the direction and supervision of the Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA. The Special Education ABA Specialist will work as a member of a collaborative team and participate in IEP team meetings as needed.Responsibilities:
- Accurately implement structured and individualized intervention programs (behavior reduction and skill acquisition) developed by the Program Director for ABA
- Follow specific management guidelines for each student
- Work as a team member to ensure delivery of high quality intervention across environments
- Maintain accurate data collection and graphing for each program
- Facilitate structured peer group activities as appropriate
- Attend regularly scheduled team meetings for each students program
- Attend training opportunities, as assigned by the Program Director for ABA
- Promptly and appropriately communicate problems/concerns with the Program Director for ABA or other appropriate administrator
- Complete daily documentation of service delivery for each student served
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all student specific information (as required by HIPPA)
- Perform other duties and assignments as requested by the Supervisor, Assistant Director, and/or Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services
- High school diploma, or enrollment in a degree-granting program, (or higher) in Special Education, Education, Psychology or a related field
- 3-5 years experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, students with moderate/severe disabilities or related disorders
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ABA intervention including data collection and report writing
- Demonstrated ability to accurately and consistently follow Behavior Support Plans and Curriculum Plan
- Effective written and oral communication skills with students, families, teachers and administrators
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook
- Demonstrated growth toward cultural competence
- Proficiency in Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Chinese or Spanish