4 jobs found in Westwood

Job Description REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Administrative designee (evaluates and supervises) & Town-wide Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA/special educator - supervises) NATURE AND SCOPE: Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) tutors are behavior development professionals requiring formal education in education, psychology, behavior analysis or a related field of study. ABA tutors study how behavior is influenced by environmental and other factors using reward systems to reinforce positive, learned behaviors. School based ABA tutors work with special education Team members, parents, Board Certified Behavior Analysts and other clinicians to support students in accessing their Individualized Education Program goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: * Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) tutors apply the principles of behavior analysis to treat students with disabilities who demonstrate significant behaviors. These may include social skills, reading, math,...

Job Description Nature & Scope 4 hours per day to ride van with a student to/from home to out of district school. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES - Expertly provides complex comprehensive assessments; displays advanced clinical knowledge when establishing a plan of care; observes and documents student responses; evaluates data to revise the plan. - Conducts detailed and individualized assessment of student needs, analyzes the results and shares it with colleagues, students and parents appropriately. - Ensures that medications are administered by designated individuals and release forms are signed and appropriately stored. Shares knowledge of medication and importance of compliance with students. - Is successful in promoting wellness through classroom presentations that inspire students to assume active roles in furthering a healthy lifestyle in the school. - Effectively plans and implements lessons/supports that set clear and high expectations and make...

Job Description Westwood Public Schools Director of Student Services The Role: The Westwood Public Schools seeks a Director of Student Services to provide leadership to a strong and dedicated department that supports students from their preschool years all the way through early adulthood and transition to the workforce. The Director provides leadership and vision for all schools and the district in the areas of special education, health services, guidance and mental health services, English language education, and related academic and SEL supports. Under the Director's leadership, the district assesses and responds effectively to student and family needs by providing a comprehensive array of services. The Director also serves as a champion for inclusive programs and practices and for the rights of all students to receive a free and appropriate public education. Our District: Westwood is a welcoming suburban community with an exceptional track record of supporting and...

Job Description REPORTS TO Building Special Education Administrator/Director of Student Services Principal NATURE AND SCOPE The Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctorate (BCBA-D) will provide development and direct supervision of ABA programming in the district for a total of 25-30 hours of case supervision as indicated on IEP's and to district programs. Services may include: functional behavioral assessment, behavior plan development, development of individualized skill building curricula, staff and parent training, and consultation to all team members. The candidate will provide these services both in the school setting and also in home settings as indicated on IEP's. The candidate may be required to work a schedule (ex. 11am - 6pm) that allows for service delivery in both the school and home setting. A highly qualified candidate for this role will have: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES * evaluation of student functioning in all key domains * development of...