ABA Technician (ABA Tech)

Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School; Winthrop (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School in Winthrop, MA is seeking an ABA Technician to implement an intensive skill-based program under the supervision of a Lead Teacher.

The role focuses on direct instructional services, data collection, and collaboration with families and school staff. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (preferred), prior special education experience, and completion of NECC ABA training before the start of the school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous special education experience preferred.
• Must have a strong desire to work with young children and a willingness to learn.
• Must attend intensive two-week NECC training on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis prior to the start of school year.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of all students.
• Provides direct educational services for the duration of the school day.
• Incorporates specific educational objectives into context of ongoing activities (if appropriate).
• Creates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills.
• Collects data on targeted skills and enters data into the ACE database.
• Communicates with parents of their primary student via home log.
• Relays parent information to Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.
• Maintains student records in neat and orderly manner.
• Maintains student-specific materials and reinforcers.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Intensive Instruction Classroom Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.

Skills

Special education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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ABA Technician (ABA Tech)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938540
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: ABA Technician (ABA Tech)

Reports To: Principal, Chairperson, Lead Teacher, Lead Clinician

Job Goal: To implement an intensive skill-based program that is grounded in the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis. This work is performed under the direct supervision of a Master’s level Lead Teacher.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous special education experience preferred.
• Must have a strong desire to work with young children and a willingness to learn.
• Must attend intensive two-week NECC training on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis prior to the start of school year.

Schedule:

• Full year position, including extended year program.

School Year Hours:

• School hours plus 1 hour/day longer than the student arrival and departure times.
• 5 days per week according to the school calendar.
• Daily lunch break (according to the contract).

Extended School Year Hours:

• School hours plus 1 hour/day longer than the student arrival and departure times.
• # days per week varies dependent on district ESY program.
• Daily lunch break.

Performance Responsibilities: Daily:

• Ensures the safety of all students.
• Provides direct educational services for the duration of the school day.
• Incorporates specific educational objectives into context of ongoing activities (if appropriate).
• Creates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills.
• Collects data on targeted skills and enters data into the electronic database (ACE).
• Communicates with parents of their primary student via home log.
• Relays parent information to Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.
• Maintains student records in neat and orderly manner.
• Maintains student specific materials and reinforcers.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Intensive Instruction Classroom Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.
• Communicates any student specific concerns to Lead Teacher.
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality that is expected of a fully certified teacher.

Weekly:

• Graphs/Sums student data.
• Participates in school-based and/or classroom-based program meetings/trainings.
• Collaborates with general educators and speciality service providers as needed for student success.
• Requests meetings with Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.
• Modifies curriculum and/or curriculum materials to assist with student progress.
• Prepares for and conducts weekly parent training sessions in student’s home under the supervision of the Lead Teacher.

Monthly:

• Prepares for and meets with the Lead Teacher and NECC Clinical Supervisor for MBO (management by objective) meeting for case student.
• Assist with data preparation for monthly family clinics. Tech may participate in family clinic for case student as scheduling allows.
• Review progress on IEP goals.

Quarterly:

• Assists with gathering information for Progress Reports.
• Assists with keeping case student’s guidelines updated.

Yearly:

• Contributes to the development of the IEP.
• Completes other assessments as prescribed by the Lead Teacher or Administrator.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30 to $36 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Andrea O'Leary , Principal
• Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School
• Phone: [phone] ext. 4511
• Email: [e-mail]