ABA Shadow Teacher — Empower Classroom Inclusion

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an ABA Therapist / Shadow Teacher to provide one-on-one support to a 7-year-old with ASD inside a school setting. You will help the child participate in classroom activities, follow daily schedules, and develop social and communication skills.

You will work with teachers, parents, and therapists to support learning, independence, and inclusion while maintaining safety, dignity, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Special Education, Psychology, ABA, or related field.
• Experience working with children with ASD is required.
• RBT certification or equivalent is advantageous.
• Ability to work with teachers, parents and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to the child throughout the school day, including lessons, breaks, meals, and transitions.
• Assist the child in understanding classroom instructions, routines and school rules.
• Implement ABA-based strategies and individualized plans as directed by the supervising therapist.
• Support communication, social interaction, attention, and engagement in learning activities.
• Help the child interact appropriately with staff and classmates.
• Encourage positive behavior, emotional regulation, and calm responses to changes in routines.
• Identify potential triggers and apply preventive and reinforcement strategies.
• Adapt instructions and activities to the child’s needs in coordination with the teacher.
• Provide prompts and gradually encourage independence; reduce reliance on adult support.
• Assist during transitions, assemblies, group activities, PE, and school events.
• Monitor and document behavior, participation, and progress.
• Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, and therapists regarding progress.
• Maintain safety, dignity, and confidentiality in line with policies.
• Perform other duties related to the child’s participation and development.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Observation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Diploma in related field

Tools

RBT Certification

Job description

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an ABA Therapist / Shadow Teacher to provide one-on-one support to a 7-year-old with ASD inside a school setting. You will help the child participate in classroom activities, follow daily schedules, and develop social and communication skills.

You will work with teachers, parents, and therapists to support learning, independence, and inclusion while maintaining safety, dignity, and confidentiality.