Elementary Special Ed IA — ABA Focus

Francis Wyman Elementary School; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Francis Wyman Elementary School in Burlington, Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant for the 2026/2027 school year. The role supports students with disabilities, providing instruction across academics, social language, motor, self-regulation, leisure and life skills under the lead teacher.

Responsibilities include delivering systemic, individualized instruction in various settings, using ABA methodologies, data-driven formats, weekly data reviews, and participation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education or education preferred.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide systemic, individualized instruction in an intensive learning environment.
• Teach critical skills across settings to generalize academic, social, language, health and life skills.
• Employ Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) methodologies to teach skills throughout the day.
• Use varied formats (task analysis, discrete trial, incidental teaching, group instruction) with data-informed curricula.
• Meet weekly with support staff to review student data and programs.
• Participate in district-provided safety and de-escalation training.
• Follow behavior management plans and other related duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education

Education

Job description

Francis Wyman Elementary School in Burlington, Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant for the 2026/2027 school year. The role supports students with disabilities, providing instruction across academics, social language, motor, self-regulation, leisure and life skills under the lead teacher.

Responsibilities include delivering systemic, individualized instruction in various settings, using ABA methodologies, data-driven formats, weekly data reviews, and participation