Boston Public Schools
Program Director for ABA [BASAS 10B]( Anticipated Vacancy) (SY24-25)Posted
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"This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 09/01/24. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.
Terms: BASAS 10B
Reports to: Special Education and Student Services Supervisor
Description:
The Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA is responsible for developing and monitoring structured and individualized interventions utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and discrete trial programs for the purposes of behavior reduction and skill acquisition. The Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA oversees the work of the ABA Therapists and provides support and direct supervision. The Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA will work as a member of a collaborative team to ensure delivery of high quality intervention across educational environments.
Responsibilities:
Complete standardized assessments (ABLLS, SRS, SSIS, etc) and summary reports with recommendations for each student annually
Develop, monitor and supervise implementation of structured and individualized intervention programs (behavior reduction and skill acquisition)
Analyze data and modify curriculum for each student on a weekly basis
Develop management guidelines specific to each student (schedule of instruction; effective strategies, programs and reinforcers; successful activities; etc) and modify as needed
Work as a team member to ensure delivery of high quality intervention across environments
Participate as needed in regularly scheduled team meetings for each student's program
Attend training opportunities, as assigned by Special Education and Student Services Supervisor
Promptly and appropriately respond to problems/concerns from ABA Therapists
Maintain privacy of all student specific information (as required by HIPPA)
Perform other duties and assignments as requested by the Special Education and Student Services Supervisor, Assistant Director and/or Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services
Qualifications - Required:
Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Education, Psychology or a related field
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
At least two (2) years experience developing and supervising ABA intervention programs
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in completing standardized assessments, Functional Behavior Assessments, data collection and report writing
Experience in the development of Behavior Support Plans and Individualized Curriculum Plans (DTT, task analysis, incidental teaching strategies, etc.)
Effective written and oral communication skills with students, families, teachers and administrators
Demonstrated growth toward cultural competence
Terms: BASAS 10B
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