ABA Therapist ($500 Sign on Bonus!)

Mulready Elementary School; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $500

Job summary

Hudson Public Schools is hiring ABA Therapists at Mulready Elementary School in Hudson, MA. The role involves supporting the classroom teacher, implementing ABA techniques, collecting data, and aiding students with moderate to severe needs. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered, with pay between $27.00 and $34.31 per hour.

This is a 10-month salaried position distributed over 26 paychecks. Position requires an Associate degree or 48 college credits, CORI clearance, and experience with autism spectrum

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 48 college credits required.
• Preferably experience with students with autism spectrum disorders and/or applied behavior analysis.
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI) and fingerprints.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher by reviewing and reinforcing lessons with individuals or small groups.
• Assist in preparation and inventory of instructional materials and learning aids.
• Support behavior plans and data collection for IEP development.
• Maintain a positive, structured classroom environment and assist with student supervision.
• Implement ABA techniques under supervision, including prompting hierarchies and discrete trials.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Data collection

Classroom support

Education

Associate degree or 48 undergrad credits

Experience with autism spectrum disorders

CORI and fingerprints

Job description

ABA Therapist ($500 Sign on Bonus!)

Hudson Public Schools Mulready Elementary School - Hudson, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5946395

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position: ABA Therapist/ Behavior Tech

Department: Pupil Services

Report to: Director of Pupil Services

Approved by: Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

*$500.00 Sign On BONUS*

SUMMARY:

Hudson Public Schools is hiring for multiple ABA Therapists at Mulready Elementary School!This position is accountable for providing assistance based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The ABA Therapist supports the classroom teacher or other certified personnel in delivering high-quality instruction, fostering student growth, and promoting a safe and structured learning environment. Responsibilities include assisting with educational and recreation activities, behavioral support, data collection, classroom organization and maintenance, and school-community relations. Professionalism, sound judgment, and adherence to Hudson Public Schools’ policies are essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting and reinforcing lessons with individual and small groups of students, reading stories aloud, assisting in math concepts, reinforcing recognition of the letters of the alphabet and other activities associated with the curriculum.
• Responsible for assisting in the preparation and inventory of instructional materials and the setting-up operating and maintenance of various learning aids, and equipment.
• Responsible for assisting in the wash-up and lavatory routines, assisting in the supervision of breakfast and/or lunch periods.
• Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in clerical work which may include, but not limited to, recording daily attendance, cataloging and filing instructional materials.
• Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher during the work day in fostering greater understanding within the school-community by means of open communications with school personnel and students.
• Responsible for contributing to a warm and open atmosphere so that all students will have the opportunity to grow and develop to their fullest potential.
• Responsible for performance of other job-related duties as assigned.
• Responsible for supporting and teaching students with moderate to severe special needs, including significant behavioral challenges, academic challenges, and deficits in activities of daily living.
• Responsible for reading and implementing a Behavior Support Plan of all the students developed by the teacher and in collaboration with the classroom teacher. This includes collecting daily behavior data to be reported on progress reports and used to develop IEPs.
• Responsible for the implementation of ABA techniques including, but not limited to, discrete trials, adaptive skills (e.g., toileting, feeding, arrival and dismissal routines), task analysis, natural environment teaching, and social skills training. This also includes following appropriate prompt hierarchies such as verbal and physical hierarchies.
• Willingness tomaintain on-going certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) which includes physical capabilities to assist with protective holds and student escorts.
• Performs any other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Building Administrator or designee may from time to time assign and delegate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Associate degree, or 48 undergraduate college credits
• Preferably experience with working with students with autism spectrum disorders and/or applied behavior analysis
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

WORK YEAR:

• $500 sign on bonus (after 40 days)
• PAY: $$27.00/hour - $34.31/hour (Annual - $33,154.11 - $42,130.28)
• 10 months. 183 work days, 3 personal days, 12 sick days prorated pursuant to date of hire
• This is a salaried position distributed over 26 paychecks including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
• Benefit information: https://www.townofhudson.org/875/Employee-Benefits

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: None required.

Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice

Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in admission, administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Allard, [e-mail], 978-567-6100 ext. 41124, has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator.Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone [phone]

While performing duties of this job, the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printer).Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talkingality

ity must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and on the telephone.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department-

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Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27 to $34.31 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Emily Osborne , HR Generalist
• 155 Apsley Street
• Hudson, Massachusetts 01749
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]