Middle School ABA Paraprofessional: Student Support & Data

Chelmsfordschools; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools in McCarthy Middle School is seeking an ABA Paraprofessional to support middle school students in academic, social, and communication tasks within the school setting.

The selected candidate will follow and implement curriculum and behavioral support plans, collect data consistently, and collaborate with teachers, a BCBA, and related service providers. ABA training is required or district will provide training. Citizenship, residency, or work visa is required.

Qualifications

• ABA training is required or district can provide ABA training.
• High school diploma and minimum of 2 years of college.
• Knowledge and understanding of ASD disability.
• Knowledge of school classroom procedure, including preparation and maintenance of records.
• Knowledge of special education procedures.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the identified school level: elementary, middle or high school.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially in the school setting
• Assist students with toileting as needed
• Ability to follow directions and implement accommodations and modifications as directed by teachers and related service providers
• Ability to collect data consistently
• Ability to consistently follow and implement a behavior support plan.

Responsibilities

• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially in the school setting
• Follow and implement behavior support plans
• Assist students with data collection and progress monitoring
• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary team of teachers, BCBA, and related service providers

Skills

ABA knowledge

Data collection

Team collaboration

Behavior support

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Two years of college

Job description

Chelmsford Public Schools in McCarthy Middle School is seeking an ABA Paraprofessional to support middle school students in academic, social, and communication tasks within the school setting.

The selected candidate will follow and implement curriculum and behavioral support plans, collect data consistently, and collaborate with teachers, a BCBA, and related service providers. ABA training is required or district will provide training. Citizenship, residency, or work visa is required.