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
