ABA Paraprofessional- Chelmsford High School

Chelmsford Public Schools; North Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking an ABA Paraprofessional at Chelmsford High School to support high school students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Training will be provided for the right candidate, with 1:1 and small group work in both sub-separate and inclusion settings.

Ideal candidates will have ABA training or willingness to train, ASD knowledge, and familiarity with classroom procedures and data collection to support students effectively.

Qualifications

• ABA trained (Applied Behavior Analysis) or willing to be trained.
• Knowledge and understanding of ASD disability.
• Knowledge of school classroom procedure, including preparation and maintenance of records.
• Knowledge of special education procedures.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support or work with small groups of students.
• Assist students with accommodations and modifications as directed by teachers.
• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, and socially in the school setting.

Skills

ABA training

ASD knowledge

Student support

Data collection

Record keeping

Behavior support

Job description

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Vacancy for the 2026- 2027 School Year

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: ABA Paraprofessional

Location: Chelmsford High School

Description: The successful candidate will work with high school students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Interest in working with students with exceptionalities is required and work with an Applied Behavior Analysis approach is preferred but not mandatory. Training will be provided for the right candidate. The position involves working 1:1 and/or with small groups of students in a sub-separate special education classroom and/or within the inclusion general education setting.

Qualifications

• ABA trained (Applied Behavior Analysis) or willing to be trained
• Knowledge and understanding of ASD disability.
• Knowledge of school classroom procedure, including preparation and maintenance of records.
• Knowledge of special education procedures.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the identified school level (High School).
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, and socially in the school setting
• Assist students with toileting as needed
• Ability to follow directions and implement accommodations and modifications as directed by teachers and related service providers
• Ability to collect data consistently
• Ability to consistently implement procedures of a behavior support plan.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education coordinator, and Director of Student Services.