ABA/DTI Paraeducator / 30 Hour / Special Education-Bridges Program / Doolittle School

Cheshire Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire Public Schools is seeking an ABA/DTI Paraeducator (Bridges Program) to support elementary students with emotionally based disabilities under the guidance of special educators and a school psychologist.

The role involves implementing instructional plans, data collection, IEP support, and participation in ongoing professional learning. Starting salary is $25.87/hour with benefits; 30 hours per week in a special education setting.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a high school diploma.
• New college grads are encouraged to apply.
• Experience with children with autism or behavioral challenges is preferred.
• PMT or similar training is preferred.]
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Responsibilities

• Implement individual and small group instruction to students with specific behavior programs
• Implement lesson plans developed by the special education teacher, school psychologist or BCBA to support student success in all school settings
• Be responsible for managing and organizing lesson materials, preparations and other functions to support each student's IEP
• Be responsible for data collection and maintaining documentation for each student
• Be responsible for following behavior intervention plans under the supervision of the school psychologist, BCBA and special education teacher
• Participate in ongoing professional learning

Skills

Data collection

Instructional support

Behavior management

Professional collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in Psychology or Special Education

Tools

PMT training

Job description

Position Type: Support Staff/ ABA/DTI Instructional Assistant

Date Posted: 7/16/2026

Location: Doolittle Elementary School

Date Available: 09/08/2026

ABA/DTI PARAEDUCATOR - BRIDGES PROGRAM

30 HOUR / SPECIAL EDUCATION

DOOLITTLE ELEMENTARYSCHOOL

Description:

The Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA)/DTI Paraeducator works in a special education program with elementary aged children at Doolittle School w it h emotionally based disabilities under the direction of the special educationteachers and school psychologist.

• Implement individual and small group instruction to students with specific behavior programs
• Implement lesson plans developed by the special education teacher, school psychologist or BCBA to support student success in all school settings
• Be responsible for managing and organizing lesson materials, preparations and other functions to support each student's individualized education plan (IEP)
• Be responsible for data collection and maintaining documentation for each student.
• Be responsible for following behavior intervention plans under the supervision of the, school psychologist, BCBA and special education teacher.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning

Supervised By:

Special Education Supervisor and/or School Principal

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a high school diploma. (New College Grads encouraged to apply!!! Good experience for future psychologists, social workers and special education teachers.)

Preferred but not necessary:

Associates and/or or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Special Education or related field.

Experience working directly with children with autism and/or behavioral challenges within a behavioral program preferred.

PMT or similar training

Salary:

In accordance with the Agreement Between Cheshire Board of Education and CSEA/SEIU Local 2001/760 in Behalf of the Cheshire Paraeducators and Lunchroom/Playground Aides.

Starting Salary $25.87/hour. Benefits Available.

Benefits:

• Sick days
• Personal days
• Bereavement days
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• HSA employer contribution for HSA plan
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan

Cheshire Public Schools reserves the right to close the posting when a suitable applicant is found before the closing date.