27-49 Special Education Paraprofessional w/ABA

Hopkinton Integrated PreSchool; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Hopkinton Public School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional with ABA to support preschool students in Hopkinton, MA. The role is part-time (0.9 FTE) with an anticipated 11/2/2026 start, pay range $29.26–$31.04 per hour, and is governed by the collective bargaining agreement.

The paraprofessional works under the supervision of the Principal, Director of Student Services, and BCBA, providing instructional and behavioral support aligned with IEPs and ABA principles.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree, or successful completion of the ParaPro exam.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults.
• Experience with, and willingness to provide direct assistance to students to manage personal care to improve daily life skills.
• Training and/or applicable experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) required. Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) strongly preferred;
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education in a related field, while not required, considered a plus.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall support to student(s) and the classroom teacher(s), based on the needs of the classroom and the students’ Individual Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plans, if applicable;
• Provides monitoring of student behavior as indicated on the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP);
• Provides discrete trial instruction to identified students and maintains appropriate documentation on outcomes of discrete trials and extensive behavior analysis data and graphing, when appropriate;
• Recognizes when teaching/learning and behavioral strategies are not successful and seeks the guidance of the classroom teacher(s) and specialist(s) to adapt assistance accordingly;
• Incorporates knowledge of student learning styles, child development, skills/knowledge acquisition rates of the student(s) to whom assigned, to assist student learning. Observes and records academic, behavioral and social data to measure progress;
• Provides support in crisis situations using district-approved safety/restraint protocol when necessary;
• Provides verbal support, prompting, redirection, and modeling in helping the student(s) access the activities of the curriculum;
• If required, provides direct assistance to students to manage personal care;
• Assists with conducting student assessments as directed by classroom teacher(s) or Behavior Analyst;
• Other duties, as required, to include toileting and changing diapers.

Skills

Communication

Personal care support

ABA training

RBT certification preferred

Education

Associate's Degree or ParaPro exam

Job description

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27-49 Special Education Paraprofessional w/ABA

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Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE:Special Education Paraprofessional w/ABA

TYPE OF POSITION:Part-Time(0.9); anticipated 11/2/2026 start; salary per collective bargaining agreement, and commensurate with experience (range $29.26-$31.04/hour)

LOCATION:Preschool, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:All qualified candidates

It is the primary responsibility of all Paraprofessionals to provide social-emotional, behavioral, and instructional support and interventions to all students in all settings. TheSpecial Education Paraprofessional with ABAalso assists the Classroom and/or Special Education Teacher, the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and other professional staff, when needed, using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and other appropriate methodologies, to support students with a variety of disabilities. Paraprofessionals in this position will support students in working to decrease maladaptive behaviors that prevent the student from accessing the curriculum and developing his/her full potential. The Special Education Paraprofessional w/ABA reports to the Principal and Director of Student Services, with overall guidance provided by the BCBA, the Learning Specialist(s), and the classroom teacher(s).

DUTIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides overall support to student(s) and the classroom teacher(s), based on the needs of the classroom and the students’ Individual Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plans, if applicable;
• Provides monitoring of student behavior as indicated on the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP);
• Provides discrete trial instruction to identified students and maintains appropriate documentation on outcomes of discrete trials and extensive behavior analysis data and graphing, when appropriate;
• Recognizes when teaching/learning and behavioral strategies are not successful and seeks the guidance of the classroom teacher(s) and specialist(s) to adapt assistance accordingly;
• Incorporates knowledge of student learning styles, child development, skills/knowledge acquisition rates of the student(s) to whom assigned, to assist student learning. Observes and records academic, behavioral and social data to measure progress;
• Provides support in crisis situations using district-approved safety/restraint protocol when necessary;
• Provides verbal support, prompting, redirection, and modeling in helping the student(s) access the activities of the curriculum;
• If required, provides direct assistance to students to manage personal care;
• Assists with conducting student assessments as directed by classroom teacher(s) or Behavior Analyst;
• Other duties, as required, to include toileting and changing diapers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To be considered qualified, candidates must have/be:

• Associate's Degree, or successful completion of the ParaPro exam;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults;
• Experience with, and willingness to provide direct assistance to students to manage personal care to improve daily life skills;
• Training and/or applicable experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) required. Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) strongly preferred;
• Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education in a related field, while not required, considered a plus;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $29.26 to $31.04 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shannon H. Overdahl , Preschool Director
• PreSchool
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]