ABA Paraprofessional: Middle School Support & Data-Driven Aid

Chelmsford Schools; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking an ABA Paraprofessional at McCarthy Middle School in Chelmsford, MA. The role supports middle school students in academics, social and communication tasks, under ABA-based plans within an interdisciplinary team.

Immediate starting date; district offers training and opportunities to work with students with exceptionalities. Responsibilities include data collection, implementing accommodations, and assisting with toileting as needed, as part of a collaborative

Qualifications

• Must be ABA trained (Applied Behavior Analysis) District can/will provide ABA training.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work with middle school students to support them in academic, social, and communication tasks in the school setting.
• Follow and implement curriculum and behavioral support plans; collect data consistently.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team of teachers, BCBA, and related service providers.

Skills

ABA trained

ASD knowledge

Experience with students

Team collaboration

Data collection

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma and 2 years college

Job description

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking an ABA Paraprofessional at McCarthy Middle School in Chelmsford, MA. The role supports middle school students in academics, social and communication tasks, under ABA-based plans within an interdisciplinary team.

Immediate starting date; district offers training and opportunities to work with students with exceptionalities. Responsibilities include data collection, implementing accommodations, and assisting with toileting as needed, as part of a collaborative