Education Support Professional - Autism Program - [SY26-27]

Malden-Public-Schools; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Malden Public Schools seeks an Education Support Professional for the Autism Program at Linden STEAM Academy in Malden, MA. Immediate start. The role involves ABA-based instructional support for students with ASD, collaboration with teachers and specialists, and data collection of student progress.

The position is full-time, salary commensurate with Malden Public Schools’ Unit C schedule; citizenship/residency is required to qualify for employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Applied Behavior Analysis principles with ASD students.
• Collaborative model with teachers and specialists.
• Ability to collect and interpret student data.

Responsibilities

• Provide ABA-based instructional support to students with ASD.
• Assist classroom teachers in delivering interventions and differentiating instruction.
• Maintain and analyze behavior data to monitor progress.

Skills

ASD support

Behavior data

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Education Support Professional - Autism Program - [SY26-27]

Malden Public Schools Linden STEAM Academy - Malden, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5921567
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Linden S.T.E.A.M Community:

The Linden S.T.E.A.M Academy is a K-8 School within the Malden Public School District that creates a personalized learning experience using small group, differentiated instruction, and project-based learning (PBL) to inspire all students towards becoming college and career ready. Our students experience STEM classes in our new Makerspace and Robotics lab.

We believe all children can meet challenging expectations through a partnership among home, school, and community to become collaborators, critical thinkers, communicators, creators, and global citizens. All of our students participate in a yearly Exhibition Night, where their work is on display for the Malden and Linden communities, as students conduct Presentations of Learning to demonstrate their understanding and growth. Our school uses the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) model to support the students’ social and emotional growth throughout our school community. We focus on being safe, respectful, and responsible across the school community and environment.

We strive to be a school where we all promote and value creative thinking, risk taking, curiosity, and perseverance. A place where students’ academic, physical, civic, and social-emotional growth is fostered through the use of technology, inquiry, and 21st century skills.

Role Description:

Trained in understanding and utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Experience in administering discrete trials, providing a hierarchy of prompting, taking advantage of incidental teaching opportunities, dispensing reinforcement of target behaviors, and keeping performance data. Must be adept at working in a collaborative model with teachers and specialists in order to provide a transdisciplinary instructional approach. Knowledge of augmentative/alternative communication methods, sensory diets, reinforcement schedules, and behavior management techniques. Toileting/diapering and heavy lifting may be required.

Reports to : Building Principal; Program Manager

Salary : Commensurate with Malden Public Schools’ Unit C salary schedule

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rafael Garcia , Principal
• Linden STEAM Academy
• Email: [e-mail]