Job Title: ABA Therapist

Supervisor:  Executive Director and Director of Special Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment: 182 days

Job Summary:

To provide skills, instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the school setting. The ABA Therapist will provide skills instruction to address verbal behavior deficits and implement behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the school setting.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have completed 60 hours of college coursework from an accredited university OR currently RBT certified
• Experience working with children ages 0-16 providing in a classroom or 1:1 setting; experience implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Responsible for completing and maintaining all required certifications and trainings once employed including, but not limited to: CPI, Registered Behavior Technician trainings and other company in-services and trainings as directed by employment supervisor

Essential Duties:

• Provide direct instruction in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements
• Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols
• Collect, record and summarize data on observable client behavior
• Create programming materials to support assigned students’ needs
• Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws
• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings

• Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly
• Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, and supervisors
• Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (https://www.bacb.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/RBT-Ethics-Code-220316-2.pdf)
• Commitment to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws.
• Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology, and training in order to perform job responsibilities to required standard
• Ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols and written
• Must maintain a professional appearance with regard to clothing, grooming, hair, and make-up
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be physically present at the assigned job location
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel between different job sites within the GCSD area zoned schools
• Must have a valid SC Driver’s License & insurance in good standing
• Supervisor may assign other duties as needed

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal workplace levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal workplaces, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be conducted in work-related community settings and/or occasionally performed on study trips away from the school.

Pay Scale:  Classified Scale 14 (https://5il.co/1wzny)

Last Updated:  04/2024