ABA Paraprofessional: Northwest Elementary School

Leominster Public Schools; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leominster Public Schools is seeking a dedicated ABA Paraprofessional at Northwest Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. The role supports students with autism and emotional needs in a general education setting, collaborating with teachers and behavior specialists to implement behavior plans and promote inclusive learning.

The ideal candidate has an associates degree or Para Pro certification, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with disabled children.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or Para Pro Test preferred.
• Ability to relate to and work with disabled children.
• Exhibit integrity and good moral character and initiative.
• Interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and community.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with self-regulation, social skills, and emotional coping strategies.
• Collect and record data on student progress and behavior as directed by the supervising teacher or behavior specialist.
• Assist with classroom modifications and accommodations to support student success.
• Collaborate with teachers, BCBA, and other staff to ensure a consistent approach to student learning and development.
• Facilitate structured breaks, sensory activities, and coping strategies as needed.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data collection

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree

Para Pro Test

Job description

ABA Paraprofessional: Northwest Elementary School

2025-2026 School Year

We are seeking a dedicated ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Paraprofessional to support students with autism and emotional needs in a general educational setting. The ideal candidate will work with special education teachers, general education teachers, and behavior specialists to implement behavior intervention plans, support academic and social development, and foster an inclusive learning environment.

Full Time, School Year Position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree or Passed the Para Pro Test preferred.
• Have ability to relate to and work with disabled children.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direct supervision of the teacher, the ABA Paraprofessional shall:

• Assist students with self-regulation, social skills, and emotional coping strategies.
• Collect and record data on student progress and behavior as directed by the supervising teacher or behavior specialist.
• Assist with classroom modifications and accommodations to support student success.
• Collaborate with teachers, BCBA, and other staff to ensure a consistent approach to student learning and development.
• Facilitate structured breaks, sensory activities, and coping strategies as needed.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.