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ABA Technician (ABA Tech)

winthrop public schools · Winthrop, MA, USA ·

Job type:
Contract

Position Title: ABA Technician (ABA Tech)
Reports To: Principal, Chairperson, Lead Teacher, Lead Clinician
Job Goal:
To implement an intensive skill-based program that is grounded in the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis. This work is performed under the direct supervision of a Master's level Lead Teacher.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Previous special education experience preferred.
  • Must have a strong desire to work with young children and a willingness to learn.
  • Must attend intensive two-week NECC training on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis prior to the start of school year.
Schedule:
  • Full year position, including extended year program.
School Year Hours:
  • School hours plus 1 hour/day longer than the student arrival and departure times.
  • 5 days per week according to the school calendar.
  • Daily lunch break (according to the contract).
Extended School Year Hours:
  • School hours plus 1 hour/day longer than the student arrival and departure times.
  • # days per week varies dependent on district ESY program.
  • Daily lunch break.
Performance Responsibilities:
Daily:
  • Ensures the safety of all students.
  • Provides direct educational services for the duration of the school day.
  • Incorporates specific educational objectives into context of ongoing activities (if appropriate).
  • Creates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills.
  • Collects data on targeted skills and enters data into the electronic database (ACE).
  • Communicates with parents of their primary student via home log.
  • Relays parent information to Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.
  • Maintains student records in neat and orderly manner.
  • Maintains student specific materials and reinforcers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Intensive Instruction Classroom Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.
  • Communicates any student specific concerns to Lead Teacher.
  • Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality that is expected of a fully certified teacher.
Weekly:
  • Graphs/Sums student data.
  • Participates in school-based and/or classroom-based program meetings/trainings.
  • Collaborates with general educators and speciality service providers as needed for student success.
  • Requests meetings with Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.
  • Modifies curriculum and/or curriculum materials to assist with student progress.
  • Prepares for and conducts weekly parent training sessions in student's home under the supervision of the Lead Teacher.
Monthly:
  • Prepares for and meets with the Lead Teacher and NECC Clinical Supervisor for MBO (management by objective) meeting for case student.
  • Assist with data preparation for monthly family clinics. Tech may participate in family clinic for case student as scheduling allows.
  • Review progress on IEP goals.
Quarterly:
  • Assists with gathering information for Progress Reports.
  • Assists with keeping case student's guidelines updated.
Yearly:
  • Contributes to the development of the IEP.
  • Completes other assessments as prescribed by the Lead Teacher or Administrator.

Application Procedure:
As per Article 6 of the Agreement between the Winthrop School Committee and the Winthrop Teacher's Association (Educational Support Personnel), the following vacancy is posted for William P. Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School:
Additional information on this position may be obtained from Andrea O'Leary, Principal-Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School, or
Interested applicants should notify Andrea O'Leary no later than March 4, 2026.