Wellesley Public Schools
SY19-20

BCBA 1.0 Skills Program at Upham Elementary

Program Description:
The Skills Program provides a highly individualized and modified curriculum for students with low incidence disabilities associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Students within the Skills Program struggle with meeting their potential in a variety of skill areas given the complexity of their disability. The program has approximately 30 students spanning grades K-5.
Instruction is provided in small group or individual setting and focuses on skill development in functional academics, social pragmatics, daily living, and health/wellness. Each student's program is individually designed and may include learning opportunities within the general education settings for academic and/or social building activities. The Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are utilized to develop and address skills across all domains.
The scope of responsible for the BCBA is supporting the Special Educators with graphing daily behavior data, completing FBAs, Home Assessments, Core Skills Assessments and Preference Assessments, leading during behavioral episodes, providing parent training, collaborating with Special Educators/Lead Teachers, training, modeling and supporting paraprofessionals, in addition to the daily running of the Skills program.
Participation in Safety Care training required.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Welcome to Upham Elementary School!
Welcome to Upham School!

Welcome to the Upham School! Guided by the school system's core values of academic excellence, respect for human differences, caring and cooperative relationships, and commitment to community we strive to ensure a setting where all children experience success during their elementary school years. First, it is essential that all children feel welcomed and valued. Upham is also a place where important dispositions necessary for being lifelong learners are developed. These include the capacity to preserve, the willingness to take the risks that accompany the learning of new skills and concepts, being resilient, taking initiative, and having a sense of pride in one's work.

Instructional activities are designed to develop a strong foundation of basic skills, including critical thinking skills. Academic expectations are high, yet sensitive to developmental differences among young children. Activities are varied and provide children with opportunities to learn in different ways; to learn through listening, seeing, discussing, and doing.

The effort to make sure that the core values are active and visible is illustrated through the rich variety of academic experiences. Values are supported, as well, through the assembly program, which provides leadership opportunities for students, serve as community builders, and enrich core curriculum experiences. The student council also provides fourth and fifth graders with leadership opportunities through the responsibilities they assume organizing and helping to carry out service projects. The projects are an important part of the effort to develop a sense of community among all members of the school community.

Active and supportive parents are an essential part of the school community. Their many contributions, along with those of a dedicated staff and a motivated group of young children, help to ensure that Upham is a school where all people feel welcome, and where each child is well prepared to move on to the next level of education.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Wellesley Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
Job Requirements Massachusetts License
SEI Endorsement

At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred

Master degree preferred

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions There are no application questions required for this job posting.
Contact Information Kristen Stacy, Interim Elementary Special Ed. Department Head
40 Kingsbury Street
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
Phone: 781-446-6210
Email: Stacyk@wellesleyps.org