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Education Support Professional -

Applied Behavioral Analyst (ABA) (CEP)

Weymouth Public Schools is a dynamic and inclusive learning community dedicated to Educational Excellence for Every Weymouth Student. Our vision is centered on empowering each individual to reach their full potential in a diverse equitable and supportive environment.

We educate over 5600 students in 11 school buildings including Weymouth Early Childhood Center eight elementary schools (grades K-5) Chapman Middle School (grades 6-8) and Weymouth High School (Grades 9-12). At each of our schools we are committed to fostering curiosity celebrating diversity and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning. Our highly qualified educators and staff members work to provide personalized attention and support to ensure that every student thrives.

Responsible To :

The ABA Education Support Professional is directly responsible to the Building Principal and / or Associate / Assistant Principal and / or Administrator of Special Education and / or Assistant Director(s) of Special Education.

Qualifications :

• Have obtained an associate (or higher) degree or
• Have at least two years of post-secondary education that is equivalent to at least 48 credit hours from an accredited higher education institution or
• Have met a rigorous standard on one of the formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments : Parapro or WorkKeys
• Completion of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training course required
• Hold and Maintain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification preferred
• Familiarity with Special Education / IEPs and 504 plans preferred
• Experience with data collection / documentation preferred

General Duties :

The ABA Education Support Professional supports and carries out instruction designed by special educators to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities in a calm and non-reactionary manner. The ABA Education Support Professional is directly involved in assisting a student achieve IEP goals monitors and documents student progress and regularly communicates with the classroom teacher(s) and / or service providers. The ABA Education Support Professional understands boundaries and diplomacy with colleagues families and community members and communicates information for or from parents / guardians to the classroom teacher (Prek-5) Special Education Liaison (6-12) who will organize the direct communication.

Specific Duties :

Other Skills and Abilities Required :

Working Conditions :

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit bend and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. At times may need to use physical guidance to assist students. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee frequently must meet multiple demands from several people. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand. The employee may be required to walk long distances; use hands to handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally the employee must use hand / grip strength to operate office equipment. Ability to withstand long term use of computers is required. The employee will be required to respond quickly in the event of emergencies. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. There are often multiple adults engaging with students within the same environment. The employee is required to regularly interact with the students staff and the public.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification :

This position is classified as Non-Exempt.

Terms of Employment :

183 work days as specified under the provisions of the Weymouth Educators Association (WEA) Unit D Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment based on successful completion of a background check pursuant to state and / or federal laws.

Unit D Collective Bargaining Agreement :

OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Weymouth Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender sexual orientation marital / civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Children Activity,Acquisition,Data Entry,Commissioning,Administration Office,Arbitration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1