Teaching Assistant - ABA Intensive Instruction (1.0 Fte)

LINCOLN - SUDBURY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
390 LINCOLN ROAD
SUDBURY, MA 01776

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

JOB POSTING

Title: Teaching Assistant

• ABA Intensive Instruction (1.0 FTE)

Position Summary: Support students in an intensive skill-based program that is grounded in the principles of ABA (applied behavior analysis). Candidate works as part of a team working with high needs special education students. This work is performed under the direct supervision of a Master's level Lead Teacher.

Schedule:

• Full year position, including extended school year summer program.

• School Year Hours: current school hours are: 8:25 am

• 3:14 pm

• School hours plus 1 hour/day longer than the student arrival and departure times (7:30-3:14)
• Wednesdays school hours are 8:25 am

• 1:51 pm. (7:30-1:51)

• 5 days per week (according to school district calendar)
• Daily lunch break (state duration and paid/unpaid dependent on district union contract)
• Includes two week summer training, August 2024 and a two-day de-escalation training (dates to be determined)

Extended School Year (summer) Hours:

• School hours plus 1 hour/day longer than the student arrival and departure times
• 6 weeks, 5 days per week from 8:30 am

• 2:00 pm

• Daily lunch break

Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to):
Daily:

• Ensures the safety of all students

• Provides direct educational services for the duration of the school day

• Incorporates specific educational objectives into context of ongoing activities (if appropriate)

• Creates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills

• Collects data on targeted skills and enters data into the electronic database (ACE)

• Communicates with parents of their primary student via home log

• Relays parent information to Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator

• Maintains student records in a neat and orderly manner

• Maintains student specific materials, reinforcers

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Intensive Instruction Classroom Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator

• Communicates any student-specific concerns to the Lead Teacher

• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality that is expected of a fully certified teacher

• Assist students with bathroom, toileting and ADL skill development

Weekly:

• Graphs/ Sums student data.

• Participates in school-based and/or partner classroom-based program meetings/ trainings

• Collaborate with general educators and specialty service providers, as needed for student success

• Requests meetings with Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator

• Modifies curriculum and/or curriculum materials to assist with student progress

• Prepares for and conducts weekly parent training sessions in student's home under the supervision of
  the NECC Lead Teacher

Monthly:

• Prepares for and meets with Lead Teacher and NECC Clinical Supervisor for MBO (management by
  objective) meeting for case student

• Assist with data preparation for monthly family clinics. Tutor may participate in family clinic for
  case student as scheduling allows

• Reviews progress on IEP goals

Quarterly:

• Assists with gathering information for Progress Reports

• Assists with keeping case student's guidelines updated

Yearly:

• Contributes to the development of the IEP
• Completes other assessments as prescribed by the Lead Teacher or Administrator

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an associate's degree, bachelor's degree preferred

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Flexibility

• Must be the kind of person who is warm, caring, respectful, and has a strong desire to work with students, as well as a willingness to learn

Experience Preferred:

• Previous special education experience

• Experience with applied behavior analysis preferred

• Such alternatives to the above as the Administrator may find appropriate and acceptable (for example: previous work with children, and relevant college level courses)

Salary Range: $30.89/Hour - $39.85/Hour

LSRSD has an attractive benefits package including: health, employer sponsored Health Savings Account, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b), Dependent Care Account, Flexible Spending Accounts and participation in retirement boards.

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. We seek educators who are anti-racist and who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, life experiences and traditionally under-represented groups to apply. We are a proud member of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education.