ABA Paraprofessional - Parker Middle School

Chelmsford Public Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking an ABA Paraprofessional for Parker Middle School to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The role involves 1:1 and small-group work in a sub-separate SPED classroom or inclusion setting, with supervision and training provided as needed.

Ideal candidates will have ABA training or willingness to be trained, ASD knowledge, and experience assisting with academic, emotional, behavioral, and social support; toileting assistance may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be ABA trained or willing to be trained.
• Knowledge and understanding of ASD.
• Knowledge of school classroom procedure including records.
• Knowledge of special education procedures.
• Demonstrated aptitude for elementary, middle or high school responsibilities.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially.
• Assist students with toileting as needed.
• Follow directions and implement accommodations and modifications as directed by teachers and related service providers.
• Collect data consistently.
• Ability to implement a behavior support plan.
• Such alternatives to above as approved by principal, SPED coordinator, and Director of Student Services.

Responsibilities

• Work with students 1:1 and/or with small groups in sub-separate special education classrooms and/or inclusion settings.
• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally and socially in the school environment.
• Assist with toileting as needed and monitor students’ needs according to plans.
• Follow established instructions and implement accommodations and modifications by teaching staff.
• Collect and record data as required for progress monitoring.
• Consistently implement procedures of a behavior support plan.

Skills

ABA trained

ASD knowledge

Record keeping

Special education procedures

Student support

Data collection

Behavior support plan

Follow directions

Accommodations modifications

Age-appropriate students

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: Parker Middle School

Description: The successful candidate will work with 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. 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

• Must be ABA trained (Applied Behavior Analysis) or be 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: 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 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.