HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position:                                 ESY - ABA Therapist

Department:                           Pupil Services

Report to:                               Director of Pupil Services

Approved by:                          Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D                                

Revision Date:                        August 2023

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

SUMMARY:

The extended school year program is seeking ABA Therapists!

This position is accountable for providing assistance based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to the classroom teacher, or other certified personnel in the delivery of quality education, recreation, classroom organization and maintenance, record keeping and school-community relations by means of maturity, sound reasoning and conferences with assigned teacher, and/or other certified personnel with rules and regulations of the Hudson Public Schools.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting and reinforcing lessons with individual and small groups of students, reading stories aloud, assisting in math concepts, reinforcing recognition of the letters of the alphabet and other activities associated with the curriculum.
• Responsible for assisting in the preparation and inventory of instructional materials and the setting-up operating and maintenance of various learning aids, and equipment.
• Responsible for assisting in the wash-up and lavatory routines, assisting in the supervision of breakfast and/or lunch periods.
• Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in clerical work which may include, but not limited to, recording daily attendance, cataloging and filing instructional materials.
• Responsible for supporting and teaching students with moderate to severe special needs, including significant behavioral challenges, academic challenges, and deficits in activities of daily living. 
• Responsible for reading and implementing a Behavior Support Plan of all the students developed by the teacher and in collaboration with the classroom teacher.  This includes collecting daily behavior data to be reported on progress reports and used to develop IEPs.  
• Responsible for the implementation of ABA techniques including, but not limited to, discrete trials, adaptive skills (e.g., toileting, feeding, arrival and dismissal routines), task analysis, natural environment teaching, and social skills training.  This also includes following appropriate prompt hierarchies such as verbal and physical hierarchies.  
• Performs any other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Building Administrator or designee may from time to time assign and delegate

QUALIFICATIONS:          

1. Preferably an Associate degree, or 48 undergraduate college credits
2. Preferably experience with working with students with autism spectrum disorders and/or applied behavior analysis
3. Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

WORK YEAR: Extended School Year Schedule:

July 1 - summer

ABA therapists work 4 days a week, between 3 - 5 hours daily, for 5 - 6 weeks based on the program assigned. 

Pay: 

Internal Staff = current pay rate

New staff = $21.50/hour

While performing duties of this job, the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools. Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and on the telephone.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department