ABA Tutor — Pre-K & Elementary: Skill & Behavior Growth

Lexington Public Schools; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Public Schools in Lexington, MA, is seeking a Student Support Instructor (SSI) to work with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder using Applied Behavior Analysis principles. Responsibilities include instruction, behavior management, data collection, and social skills support, with emphasis on individualized plans and caregiver involvement.

The role requires applying ABA techniques, collaboration with families, and data-driven progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA
• Ability to implement ABA-based instructional strategies
• Strong data collection and progress monitoring skills

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Implement individualized academic and behavior programs
• Use ABA methods (DTT, task analysis, naturalistic teaching)
• Implement and monitor student-specific behavior plans to reduce challenging behaviors
• Collect and summarize data to track progress
• Support social and daily living skills, including home programs and caregiver training

Skills

ABA experience

Classroom experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ABA Tech/ABA Tutor - Pre-K/Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5825070
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: ABA Tech/ABA Tutor

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Building Principal, Evaluation Team Supervisor and/or ABA Coordinator

Terms of Employment:Paraprofessional Staff (209 days) with benefits according to the LEA Unit C collective bargaining agreement.

August 31st, 2026 Start Date. 32-37.5 hours per week. $33.03-$36.46 per hour.

FY26 salary scale may change based on completed negotiations.

This position is known as a Student Support Instructor (SSI) in Lexington.

The Student Support Instructor (SSI), is responsible for working directly with students who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, implementing individualized academic and behavior programs. This position provides instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, including discrete trial instruction, task analysis, and naturalistic teaching techniques.

The SSI implements programs to increase appropriate social skills and activities of daily living, and facilitates social interactions when necessary. The SSI at times may need to attend to the personal needs and safety of students, including escorts, toileting, toilet training, and supervision during lunch.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Classroom experience preferred
• ABA experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• works directly with students who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• implements individualized academic and behavior programs
• provides instruction using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), including discrete trial instruction, task analysis, and naturalistic teaching techniques
• implements student-specific behavior plans to decrease challenging behaviors and increase functional behaviors
• collects ongoing data and summarizes the data to monitor students’ progress
• implements programs in the home to increase appropriate social skills and activities of daily living, and facilitates social interactions when necessary
• models implementation of academic and behavior programs for parents
• gathers and maintains students’ materials, data sheets, and program notebooks
• responsible for any other duties assigned

Sample Preschool Schedule:

Monday - Thursday; 8:30am - 3:30pm

Friday - 8:30am - 3:00pm

Total: 32 hours/week

Sample Elementary Schedule:

Monday - Thursday; 8:15am - 3:45pm

Friday - 8:15am - 2:30pm

Total: 33.75 hours/week

Sample Middle School Schedule:

Monday - Tuesday; 7:30am - 4:30pm

Wednesday -Friday; 7:30am - 2:45pm

Total: 37.25 hours/week

Sample High School Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 7:45am - 3:15pm

Total: 35 hours/week

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to physically manage students if needed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kari Grossman , Senior Human Resources Specialist
• 146 Maple Street
• Lexington, Massachusetts 02420
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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