Special Education Technician

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Overview

Job Title - Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA) Technician - Oliver Ames High School - --- - --- - Responsibilities - Assist BCBA in creating program books - Requirements - * College degree is required - Additional Information - ABA: Using the scientific method to make environmental modifications to change socially significant behaviors. - Work Environment - Oliver Ames High School
• Assist Learning Specialist, Teachers, and Paras with consistent implementation of behavioral strategies including positive reinforcement, use of visual aids, de-escalation techniques, etc.
• Collect data—this includes specialized data collection as determined by the BCBA (i.e. ABC data, time sampling, frequency, latency, product data)
• Graphing data on a consistent basis (e.g., at least weekly)—for students on their caseload
• Review data with BCBA and Learning Specialist weekly
• Monitors trends in the data and communicates issues to the BCBA and Learning Specialist
• Probes interventions/collects data on the effectiveness of interventions for the BCBA
• Implements and collects data on discrete trial training
• Implements intensive behavior intervention plans and assists staff in consistently following behavior plans
• Assist in conducting functional analysis to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of behavioral strategies
• Create necessary materials (i.e. make token boards, visual rules, visual schedules, stimuli)
• Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) is required
• Minimum of 6 months of prior supervision under a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Experience working with students with significant behavioral issues with the goal of bringing meaningful and positive change in behavior
• Understanding of the underlying principles of Applied Behavior Analysis