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Thomas W. Hamilton Primary
Weymouth Public Schools
Weymouth, Massachusetts
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Job Description
Responsible To:
General Summary:
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
Specific Duties:
- Manage students with aggressive behaviors, apply behavior de-escalation and safety skills and implement Positive Behavior Support Plans as developed by the BCBA, Adjustment Counselor and/or Teacher
- Facilitate small group instruction
- Toileting/Diapering Students
- Provide a variety of specialized learning techniques and/or applied behavioral activities pertaining to instruction individualized for student support/instruction
- Monitor student progress and collect and document appropriate data regarding academic and/or behavioral information
- Model appropriate tasks, skills and behaviors for students
- Implement use of verbal and visual supports for students
- Application of ABA principles and methodology throughout the day
- Regular daily communication with the classroom teachers and/or special education liaison.
- Perform a variety of specialized learning techniques, applied behavioral activities pertaining to instruction
- Implement discrete trial instruction programs
- Collect data and assist with graphing and analyzing data, such as incidental teaching, behavior chains, shaping, chaining, differential reinforcement in inclusion settings
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and BCBAs to monitor skill development, student progress and record appropriate data regarding academic and/or behavioral information
- Participation in district provided job related training
- Any other duties as assigned by the Building Principal(s) and/or Central Office Special Education Administration and/or Assistant Director(s)
Other Skills and Abilities Required:
- Collaboration, organizational and problem solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to operate computers, use Google Suite, and other required programs
- Ability to exercise patience, tact and good judgment
- Ability to identify sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to succeed in complex and changing environment
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community
Physical Demands:
Work Environment:
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Classification:
Terms of Employment:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal 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 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.
Job Requirements
- No experience required
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