ABA Paraprofessional - McCarthy Middle School

Chelmsford Public Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking an ABA Paraprofessional to support middle school students at McCarthy Middle School. The role involves assisting with academic, social, and communication tasks, and implementing curriculum and behavioral plans under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have ABA training, ASD knowledge, and experience in school settings. The district may provide ABA training, and duties include data collection and collaboration with teachers, BCBA, and related service providers.

Qualifications

• ABA training required (District can/will provide ABA training).
• High school diploma and minimum of 2 years of college.
• Knowledge of ASD.
• Knowledge of school classroom procedures, including preparation and maintenance of records.
• Knowledge of special education procedures.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for responsibilities at the school level (elementary, middle or high school).
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, 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 follow and implement a behavior support plan.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate by the principal, special education coordinator, and Director of Student Services.

Responsibilities

• Work with middle school students to support academic, social, and communication tasks.
• Follow and implement curriculum and behavioral support plans.
• Collect data consistently for students assigned.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of teachers, BCBA, and related service providers.

Skills

ABA training

ASD knowledge

Data collection

Behavioral support plans

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Record keeping

Follow directions

Toileting assistance

Education

High school diploma

2 years college

Job description

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

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following 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

McCarthy Middle School

Description

The successful candidate will work with middle school students with to support them in academic, social, and communication tasks in the school setting. Follow and implement curriculum and behavioral support plans. Collect data consistently for students assigned. Interest in working with students with exceptionalities is required and work with an Applied Behavior Analysis approach is preferred. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team of teachers, BCBA, and related service providers.

Qualifications

• Must be ABA trained (Applied Behavior Analysis) District can/will provide ABA training.
• High school diploma and minimum of 2 years of college
• 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: elementary, middle or high school.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, 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 follow and implement 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.