Autism Support Assistant | ABA-Driven Special Ed

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The BRIDGE program at Andover Public Schools is an intensive, ABA-based initiative supporting students on the autism spectrum. The team includes a special education teacher, instructional assistants, and consultant professionals to promote independence across academics, communication, self-care, social, and daily living skills.

Responsibilities focus on daily routines, data collection, and implementing behavioral strategies while coordinating with staff and families to ensure consistent progress

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of college or equivalent two years experience working with children.
• Preferred knowledge/experience of working with students on the autism spectrum.
• Preferred Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) knowledge and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assist students as needed in their daily routines across classroom activities and/or settings.
• Assist in collecting data for behavioral or academic progress.
• Initiate and follow through with behavioral interventions as designated and demonstrated by the classroom teacher.
• Participate in staff meetings regarding classroom curricular expectations as well as student needs across all developmental areas.
• Lead and/or facilitate teaching of individuals in 1:1, small group, or whole class instruction.
• Assist individual students as necessary to follow routines, follow directions, follow an individual schedule, and/or complete tasks.
• Monitor students at all times including on/off the bus, lunch, and times of transition.
• Assist with students requiring self-help skills in the areas of safety, eating, and toileting.
• Create materials as time allows and directed by teacher.
• Prepare room daily for instruction in the morning or end of day as designated by teacher.
• Remain professional and keep student information confidential at all times.

Education

Two years of college or equivalent

Job description

The BRIDGE program at Andover Public Schools is an intensive, ABA-based initiative supporting students on the autism spectrum. The team includes a special education teacher, instructional assistants, and consultant professionals to promote independence across academics, communication, self-care, social, and daily living skills.

Responsibilities focus on daily routines, data collection, and implementing behavioral strategies while coordinating with staff and families to ensure consistent progress