ABA Therapist

About Kuumba Academy Charter School:

 

Kuumba Academy Charter School (KACS) is a tuition-free public charter school

 

In partnership with our founding organization, Christina Cultural Arts Center Inc. (CCAC), CCAC and KACS form a unique non-profit public school partnership committed to educational excellence.  Through the innovative union of academics, arts, technology and family engagement, each individual’s learning style is nurtured resulting in creative learners who are positive agents of change in the community.   KACS is open to all students Kindergarten through 8th grade.   Kuumba Academy is dedicated to developing exceptional students with strong character who strive for academic and artistic excellence.  Kuumba Academy is committed to being the highest performing charter school in the state of Delaware, and closing the achievement gap in the city of Wilmington. 

 

 

 

Responsibilities of the ABA Therapist Include but Are Not Limited to:

 

 The ABA Therapist utilizes a behavior analysis method to provide interventions for students exhibiting challenging behavior that interferes with their learning. The ABA Therapist is responsible for observing and assessing different student behaviors and developing plans to alter behaviors. The ABA Therapist collaborates with behavior interventionists, deans, counselors, teachers, coaches, and administration, and serves as a resource within the school and for the community. Applicants should be innovative, enthusiastic, and highly committed to leading change for students and teachers.

 

The ABA Therapist is responsible for the creation and implementation of behavior improvement plans created from data obtained by observations, teachers, and one-on-ones. This position also supports teachers in creating and implementing effective classroom management plans. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leadership, Assessment and Coaching

 

• Study student behavior (screen and assess) and apply ABA principles.

• Create FBAs, BIPs, Character support plans for students, and classroom management plans for teachers.

• Assist with the planning and delivery of parent workshops and informational sessions around behavior.

• Provide intensive intervention plans for struggling students individually or in small groups within or outside of the students’ classrooms.

• Analyze school and student data and recommend modifications to instruction and interventions for students for meeting and exceeding student achievement goals.

• Monitor student progress and arrange for interventions based on observations and assessments. 

• Serve as a resource in the area of behavior for paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, and the community.

• Coach staff on behavioral redirection techniques and how to respond to negative behaviors appropriately.

• Support students with Tier 3 interventions