at DUPAGE CO SCHOOL ASSC FOR SPEC ED dba SASED in Lisle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Understand and apply the basic principles of ABA in classroom settings as directed.
- Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behavior
- Collect and submit data needed for Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. (BIP)
- Implement Behavior Intervention Plans to affect behavior changes
- Regularly review, and remain well-versed in a multitude of BIPs in order to implement the plans and monitor plans for multiple students, at the same time
- Provide direct consultation to the BCBA, specific to analysis of data and recommendations for modifications or revisions to BIPs.
- Model implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans for paraprofessionals and staff
- When required, provide physical intervention for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors
- Perform and document the district approved restraint and seclusion methods; as well as participate in yearly crisis intervention training provided by the district.
- Attend meetings as requested
- Attend regular department meetings with the BCBA and other RBTs
- Maintain consistency of Behavioral Intervention Plans by communicating and providing input to teachers and other support staff
- Work with multiple students, wide-variety of age ranges, as assigned by the administration, case manager, and/or BCBA, work at multiple sites during the school year
Other Skills, Abilities and/or Requirements:
- Ability to work as a member of a cohesive team
- Ability to lead/model behavior support strategies for others
- Ability to take and respond to direction of superiors
- Ability to follow and practice policies related to proper procedures for restraint and seclusion
- Must be flexible, creative and problem solving oriented in approach
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, as well as relatability to work with students of all ages
- Ability to give attention to detail and strong communication skills
