ABA Classroom Counselor — Growth, Benefits & Impact

May Institute; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Tuition reimbursement & student loan

403B with employer match

Career growth & training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Dependent care FSA

Job summary

May Institute is seeking a Classroom Counselor for our Wilmington, MA school. You will work in classroom settings with students ages 5-21 who have Autism and developmental and cognitive disabilities, applying ABA methods, providing compassionate care, and supporting life and academic skill-building.

Responsibilities include implementing schedules, delivering instruction in academics, communication, self-care and social skills, collecting progress data, and collaborating with teachers, clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; strongly preferred if in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or a related field.
• Valid and current U.S. driver’s license with at least 1 year of licensed driving experience.
• Ability to work primarily in a classroom/school setting.
• Empathy, patience, compassion, and the ability to support children with diverse communication and behavioral needs.
• Experience with children or individuals with special needs and developmental disabilities required.

Responsibilities

• Implement daily classroom schedules and individualized programs under supervision.
• Provide instruction in academics, communication, self-care, and social skills.
• Collect and track data on student progress to support behavior programs.
• Use evidence-based behavior support strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
• Partner with teachers, clinical staff, and families to support individualized treatment plans.
• Assist students with personal care and hygiene as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Compassion

Experience with special needs

Classroom setting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred in Psychology/Behavior Analysis

Job description

May Institute is seeking a Classroom Counselor for our Wilmington, MA school. You will work in classroom settings with students ages 5-21 who have Autism and developmental and cognitive disabilities, applying ABA methods, providing compassionate care, and supporting life and academic skill-building.

Responsibilities include implementing schedules, delivering instruction in academics, communication, self-care and social skills, collecting progress data, and collaborating with teachers, clinical