Northeast Elementary School: Special Education Paraeducator - ASD Program (RBT)

Stamford Public Schools; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Stamford Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to support students in an ASD program under the supervision of a BCBA. Responsibilities include implementing ABA-based instructional plans, assisting with learning activities, daily living tasks, and social skills development in classroom or home settings.

The role works with a team including teachers and paraeducators; emphasis on data-driven decision making and delivery of services per the paraeducator contract wage schedule

Job description

Northeast Elementary School: Special Education Paraeducator - ASD Program Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT)

Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Union: Paraeducators of Stamford Association, Inc./UPSEU

Compensation: Per Paraeducator Contract Wage Schedule IV.

General Statement: To work with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to address significant student behavioral issues, help to implement more complex learning plans, activities of daily living, and support social skills development, either in the educational setting or in the home.

Behavior Technicians are responsible for monitoring Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) based instructional plans under the supervision of the BCBA and the teacher plans as directed by the BCBA for a caseload of students identified by the BCBA.

ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder

This program is specifically designed for students who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Students enrolled in this class have difficulties with behavior, social skills, and learning in a general education setting. The ASD classrooms focus on delivering instruction while utilizing ABA methodology with BCBA supervision. Classrooms have at least one teacher and four paraeducators. Learning is occurring in small groups, with individual instruction as well. Data is taken to drive educational decision making. Related services can include BCBA, speech therapy, social skills, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.

See job description attached at the top of the posting for: Major Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, Qualifications.

• Major Responsibilities


• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


• Qualifications

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.