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APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) HOME PROGRAM THERAPISTS
Job ID: 1929 |
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| Effective Date(s): |
2024-2025 School year |
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Employment Terms:
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As needed position; hourly vouchered
Hourly employment; not eligible for benefits |
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| Reports To: |
Supervisor of Special Services or designee |
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| Job Goal(s): |
Following the guidance of the BCBA, to implement home program goals and objectives including parent coaching, to support the treatment plan and parent participation in home programming |
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| Qualifications: |
- Pass the Parapro test or complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of college coursework
- Recent experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders and/or related developmental disabilities in a direct care capacity preferred.
- Knowledge of evidence-based methodologies found to benefit children with ASD preferred, including Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-Handicapped Children (TEACCH), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and Pivotal Response Training (PRT).
- Previous experience providing education, coaching, and support to families with children with autism spectrum disorders and/or related developmental disabilities within a classroom and/or home-based setting
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion pertaining to the work environment
- Ability to appropriately interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations of the Paramus School District
- Able to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to travel to multiple work sites; reliable transportation needed (proof of NJ valid driver’s license and current auto insurance identification card)
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| Performance Responsibilities: |
- Assist students who are assigned to the ABA Home Program.
- Implement IEP goals as directed by the BCBA and Case Coordinator.
- Work with parents to implement specified goals and objectives for parent training.
- Teach daily living, social skills, and receptive and expressive language skills.
- Maintain accurate data and graphing on all designated programs while updating the program book daily.
- Plan and implement all aspects of systematic instructional sequences within the home and/or community.
- Meet regularly with BCBA and/or Case Coordinator.
- Attend staff meetings when scheduled.
- Provide documentation of student progress when deemed necessary by BCBA and/or Case Coordinator.
- Maintain student safety including the application of crisis prevention interventions and physical management techniques, when necessary and appropriate.
- Implement behavior intervention plans designed to reinforce appropriate behaviors and eliminate inappropriate behaviors including disruptive behaviors.
- Complete additional job duties as assigned by Case Coordinator and/or BCBA.
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| Salary: |
Hourly vouchered rate:
Associates Degree $25 per hour
Bachelor Degree $30 per hour
Master Degree $35 per hour |
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| Evaluation: |
The ABA Therapist shall be evaluated annually utilizing the Paramus School District Annual Support Staff Review Form. |
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| Application: |
Applicants interested in applying are invited to apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/paramus/onlineapp/default.aspx
The final date for submitting applications for this position is May 31, 2025. |
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| Requirements: |
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New Jersey resident or willingness to relocate |
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Controlled substance testing and successful completion of criminal history background check are required of all applicants offered employment. |
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Job description is available for review on the district website, www.paramus.k12.nj.us, under Departments-Human Resources & Employment- Job Descriptions-Non-Certified Professional Staff- Home Program Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapists
AA/EOE |