ASD Special Educator (ABA) — Substitute (Oct 2026)

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Public Schools seeks an ASD Special Educator for CRLS. The Extended Term Substitute role involves providing specially designed instruction in an ASD sub-separate classroom, using ABA-based approaches to support communication, behavior, and academics.

You will collaborate with paraprofessionals and teachers, maintain data, and contribute to IEP planning and family engagement. Massachusetts certification and ASD experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education required.
• MA Certification: Moderate or Severe Special Needs 5-12 preferred.
• At least two years of experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Knowledge of ABA and ABLLS-R.
• Knowledge of ACE Curriculum, AAC (moderate-high tech), PECs, TEACCH.
• Knowledge of IEP process and Special Education law.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students on the Autism Spectrum in a positive environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of researched-based strategies and methodologies and employ SPED techniques to support communication, behavior, and academics.
• Directly teach appropriate social and self-regulation skills as per IEP and PBIS.
• Maintain student data collection systems and analyze progress.
• Collaborate with general education staff and related service providers on differentiated instruction.
• Develop and update IEP goals in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

ABA concepts

ABLLS-R

ACE Curriculum

AAC

PECs

TEACCH

IEP process & SPED law

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

MA Certification: Moderate or Severe Special Needs (5-12)

Job description

Cambridge Public Schools seeks an ASD Special Educator for CRLS. The Extended Term Substitute role involves providing specially designed instruction in an ASD sub-separate classroom, using ABA-based approaches to support communication, behavior, and academics.

You will collaborate with paraprofessionals and teachers, maintain data, and contribute to IEP planning and family engagement. Massachusetts certification and ASD experience are required.