ABA/VB Class Lead

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 to 4.00pm + Mandatory Training until 5.00 pm one day per week

Flexibility regarding hours may be required - Term Time Only
Probationary Period: Six months
Salary range: 31,000 -33,000 Depending on candidates' previous experience, qualifications and salary

Job purpose

The ABA/VB Class Lead will have management responsibility for a team of 6 ABA/VB Tutors as well as a class of 6 pupils
To ensure that the ethos reflects the agreed aims, principles of learning and the policy on equal opportunities
Use and develop knowledge and understanding of principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis and Skinners analysis of Verbal Behavior and ensure that personal knowledge of ABA/VB is kept up to date
Line management of a team of 6 ABA/VB Tutors, providing appropriate guidance and supervision
Ensure a minimum of one hour of overlap/training sessions each week for all tutors during their probationary period
Monitor and evaluate pupils' responses to learning activities against pre-determined learning objectives
Oversee and contribute to the completion of annual review reports for pupils on your caseload. Collaborate with other professionals such as teachers, SaLT, and OT to support their contributions to the report and ensure consistency
Update Individual Education Plans for each pupil in class group in conjunction with other professionals including but not limited to teachers, SaLT, and OT

Requirements:

Commitment to obtaining postgraduate/masters degree in Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychology, or a related field
Commitment to working towards obtaining Board Certification as a Behaviour Analyst (BCBA/UKBACert/BCaBA/aUKBA or international equivalent)
Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children with special needs, preferably in a school setting
Strong experience in the application of behaviour analytic principles and evidence-based practices
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in data collection and analysis software/tools
Experience in a special education school environment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work with pupils across a range of ages and abilities, who may exhibit aggressive or self-injurious behaviours

ABA Class Lead