ABA Instructional Assistant- BRIDGE Program

Young World Physical Education; Clinton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinton Public Schools is seeking an ABA Instructional Assistant to support students with special education services in the elementary school. You will assist the classroom teacher and certified staff to facilitate instruction for students with a range of needs, including cognitive, social-emotional, behavioral, and daily living skills challenges.

The role involves planning and implementing academic and behavioral programming, data recording, and collaboration with the team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Aiding in planning and implementing academic and behavioral programming for assigned student in collaboration with team.
• Recording and summarizing data.
• Implementing programs including discrete trials.
• Meeting regularly with team members.
• Carrying over therapies (OT, PT, Speech and Language).
• Modifying general education curriculum/expectations to meet student needs for inclusive experiences.
• Actively participate in ongoing training.
• Work closely with other team members.
• Perform duty work (lunch, recess, line, and bus) as assigned by the teacher/administration.
• Address and handle students with behavioral issues following directions with de-escalation strategies and, if needed, non-violent physical restraint.

Education

Associate degree preferred

Job description

ABA Instructional Assistant- BRIDGE Program

Clinton Public Schools Clinton Elementary - Clinton, Massachusetts.

Job Details

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $20 to $32 Per Hour

Wage: Min: $20.12, Max: $32.82, Type: Per hour

Job Category: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

Clinton Elementary School is seeking an ABA Instructional Assistant to work with students who receive special education services in the elementary school. This position is accountable for providing assistance to the classroom teacher and/or other certified personnel, to support the instruction of all students (with moderate to intensive special needs and regular education) and to facilitate educational access for students who may have significant cognitive, social/emotional, behavioral or daily living skills challenges.

Job Responsibilities

• Aiding in planning and implementing academic and behavioral programming for assigned student in collaboration with other members of the team, this includes tasks to support academics, social emotional, behavioral, and ADL's pending the student need.
• Recording and summarizing data
• Implementing programs including discrete trials
• Meeting regularly with team members
• Carrying over therapies (OT, PT, Speech and Language)
• Modifying general education curriculum/expectations to meet student’s needs and skill level to insure successful inclusion experiences
• Actively participate in ongoing training
• Work closely with other team members
• Perform duty work (lunch, recess, line, and bus) as assigned by the teacher/administration
• Address and handle students with behavioral issues following directions from the teacher; perform de-escalation strategies and physical supports (as a last resort), with non-violent physical restraint strategies.
• Training will be provided.
• ABA Specialized Instructional Assistants work during the school year and for 24 days during the Extended School Year (2026).

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Courtney Noll , Interim Co-Principal
• 100 Church St
• Clinton, Massachusetts 01510
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Welcome to Clinton Elementary

MISSION STATEMENTOur mission is to provide a high-quality education in a safe environment that will ensure success for every student through excellence in teaching and providing vast opportunities for learning. The Clinton Elementary School strives to be an innovative leader in education. The mission of our school also entails continuously examining and adapting our curriculum and services to meet the needs of all students, the future of our global society.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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