In-Home Special Education Tutor / ABA Specialist

Lunenburg Public Schools; Lunenburg (MA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Lunenburg Public Schools seeks an In-Home Special Education Tutor / ABA Specialist to work with a 3rd-grade, nonverbal student in the child’s home, providing targeted instruction in academics, communication, and development.

The role is part-time (10–15 hours/week) with 5 hours of prep time, $80.00 per hour, starting immediately through January 2027 with potential extension. MA licensure and experience in ABA/DTT are required.

Qualifications

• Active MA Educator License in Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All Levels or PreK–8) required.
• ABA/DTT expertise with nonverbal learners with ASD.
• Hands-on MCAS-Alt portfolio preparation/experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of direct work with nonverbal autistic children preferred.
• Clearances: background check (CORI/SORI) and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 in-home instruction focusing on foundational academic skills, functional communication, and cognitive development.
• Design and implement ABA and DTT programs tailored to the student’s needs.
• Prepare MCAS-Alt portfolios and manage evidence for assessment needs.
• Collect data on progress, behaviors, and skill development to inform instruction.
• Collaborate with parents and other providers to ensure consistency across home and school settings.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Data collection

Reliability

Education

Massachusetts Educator License in Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All Levels or PreK–8)

Job description

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In-Home Special Education Tutor / ABA Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5959044

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: In-Home Special Education Tutor / ABA Specialist

Position Type: Part-Time (10–15 hours/week; flexible, during and/or after-school hours) and 5 hours prep time each week

Pay Rate: $80.00 / hour

Duration: Immediate start through January 2027 (with potential to extend)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and reliable MA Licensed Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities to provide 1:1 in-home special education tutoring for a 3rd-grade student. The student is nonverbal, on the autism spectrum, and requires individualized instruction tailored to his unique learning style, communication needs, and developmental goals.

This role offers flexible scheduling (10–15 hours weekly, primarily during and/or after-school hours) and additional 5 hours of prep time each week. Focus is on academic support, functional communication, skill acquisition, and state assessment preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Instruction: Provide 1:1 specialized instruction in the student’s home, focusing on foundational academic skills, functional communication, and cognitive development.
• ABA & DTT Program Design: Create, implement, and adjust Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Discrete Trial Training (DTT) programs tailored to the student’s individualized needs.
• MCAS-Alt Preparation: Compile, organize, and manage evidence and portfolios for the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Alternate Assessment (MCAS-Alt).
• Behavior & Skill Tracking: Collect data on educational progress, target behaviors, and skill acquisition to continuously inform instruction.
• Collaborative Approach: Maintain open communication with parents and existing therapy providers to ensure consistency across home and educational settings.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $80 to $80 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Tutor

Job Requirements

• Qualifications & Requirements Certification: Active Massachusetts Educator License in Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All Levels or PreK–8) required.
  ABA/DTT Expertise: Proven experience designing and running ABA and Discrete Trial Training programs for nonverbal learners with ASD.
  MCAS-Alt Experience: Hands-on experience preparing and submitting MCAS-Alt portfolios in Massachusetts.
  Special Education Background: Minimum 2+ years of experience working directly with nonverbal autistic children preferred.
  Core Competencies: Exceptional patience, creativity in adapting curriculum, strong data-collection skills, and reliability.
  Clearances: Must pass a background check (CORI/SORI) and fingerprinting.
  Schedule & Compensation
  Hours: 10–15 hours per week of in-home tutoring (Flexible; during and/or after-school hours) and 5 hours of prep time each week.
  Rate: $80.00 per hour.
  Term: Current school year through January 2027 (strong possibility of ongoing extension).
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Julianna Hanscom
• 129 Northfield Road
• Lunenburg, Massachusetts 01462
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]