ABA Technician- Elementary Autism Specific Classroom - Charlton Street School

Charlton Street School; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlton Street School in Southbridge, MA, is seeking an ABA Technician to support elementary autism-specific classrooms. The role involves working under supervision to implement plans and collect progress data in a dynamic school setting.

Under the supervision of the teacher/BCBA, you may work 1:1 or in small groups, develop materials, and assist with behavior programs. This position is full-time with daily pay, serving students with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a classroom setting.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, lift and/or move children.
• Must work in a noisy, high-pressure environment while keeping students safe.
• RBT or BCaBA certification is a plus; supervision provided by a BCBA.

Responsibilities

• May work 1:1, 1:2 or small group depending on needs.
• Assist in developing and implementing lesson materials.
• Collect and summarize data on student progress.
• Monitor behavior and report to the BCBA.
• Support teachers with behavior plans.
• Carry out other assignments as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Mobility & safety

Noisy environment handling

Emergency response awareness

RBT or BCaBA certification a plus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABA Technician- Elementary Autism Specific Classroom - Charlton Street School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5300796
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Background on Southbridge Public Schools:

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students in six schools. The district is presently undergoing extensive turnaround at all levels, with the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This creates unique opportunities for teachers and students. One example is a recently announced, long-term partnership with the University of Connecticut to develop Southbridge Schools to be a national demonstration site for successful implementation of PBIS strategies. Additionally, our district is the recipient of a number of significant grants that are allowing us to creatively redesign Secondary School, curriculum enhancements, improved culture and climate and afterschool opportunities for students. If you feel strongly about improving the educational experience for students and have a commitment to social justice, Southbridge Public Schools welcomes you.

More information about the district’s turnaround efforts can be foundhere .

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• May potentially work 1:1, 1:2 or in a small group with a student or other designated ratio depending on the nature of the disability and learning needs.
• May be required to run task analysis for daily living skills that may include eating, toileting, hygiene care
• Training in Physical Management protocols
• Based on the student population and census in the building, may be assigned to different buildings for support in PASS classrooms.
• Develop appropriate materials that correspond with the lesson under the direction of the teacher and/or BCBA.
• Under the supervision of the teacher/BCBA, assist in creating and/or editing behavior and academic data.
• Collect and summarize individualized data based on the educational and behavioral programs developed by the special education teacher and/or the BCBA
• Monitor and report student progress to the teacher/BCBA for academics and behavior.
• Assist the teacher/BCBA in the formulation Behavior Support Plans.
• Implement behavior plans for multiple students with fidelity.
• Under the supervision of the BCBA/special education teacher, provide coaching to staff members in implementing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis including but not limited to behavior plans and data collection.
• Experience running discrete trial training programs. Experience with program development is a plus.
• Carry over and implementation of instructional programs developed by the regular/special education teacher.
• Under the direction of the special education teacher/BCBA, complete all required documentation related to incidents, accidents, discipline, assaults, etc.
• Carry out other assignments designated by the classroom teacher or special education supervisor.

Required Skills, Experience, Competencies:

• High school degree or equivalent
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb, run.
• The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move children/objects
• The employee must be able to work in a noisy, stressful, high-pressure environment, and still be able to concentrate and keep children safe.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, behavior problems, abusive students, etc).
• May be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva, urine, feces, vomit, blood and/or other bodily fluids.
• The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury
• RBT or BCaBA certification a plus. Supervision will be provided by program BCBA.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $210 to $225 Per Day

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 132 Torrey Road
• Southbridge, Massachusetts 01550
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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