Preschool ABA Paraprofessional

Wrentham Public Schools; Wrentham (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrentham Public Schools invites applications for a Preschool ABA Paraprofessional at Delaney Elementary School in Wrentham, MA. The role supports individualized instruction under a supervising educator, applying ABA techniques to help students access the curriculum and improve social-communication skills.

The position is full-time for the school year, with 6.75 hours paid per day across 181 days, and potential additional compensation for a summer program.

Qualifications

• General understanding of child development and basic behavioral strategies.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changes in routine.
• Experience working with students diagnosed with ASD or social-behavioral difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized program protocols under supervising educator.
• Carry out discrete trial training, incidental teaching, task analyses, and ADLs.
• Monitor and document student progress; graph data and maintain records.

Skills

ABA methodologies

Behavioral support

Job description

Preschool ABA Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5964631

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The preschool ABA Paraprofessional plays a key role in implementing individualized program protocols under the direction of a supervising educator.

Job Responsibilities

• Program-Specific Responsibilities
• Implement individualized program protocols, including but not limited to: discrete trial training, incidental teaching, task analyses, activities of daily living (ADLs), functional communication
• Implement function-based behavior intervention plan (BIP), including reinforcement procedures and monitor student behaviors
• Model and encourage appropriate use of functional communication
• Maintain appropriate documentation of outcomes of discrete trials; record, enter and graph data
• Implement evidence-based tools to help students learn and apply self-regulation strategies, and social skills to facilitate appropriate social interactions
• Supervise and escort assigned student(s) at designated times within the school environment to ensure safety
• Provide support in crisis situations when student may become a danger to himself or others
• Provide verbal support, prompting, redirection and modeling to help the student access the curriculum
• Assist with the preparation of materials for specialized instruction, the implementation of teachers’ daily lessons, the administration of assessment procedures as directed by the special education teacher or BCBA, and assist other students as needed

General Paraprofessional Responsibilities

• Review and be familiar with students’ individual social, emotional and/or academic needs
• Implement lessons individually or in small groups under the direction of supervising educator
• Follow through on teacher directives or feedback and seek advice and support as needed
• Adjust student support in the moment to promote student independence
• Implement school-wide behavioral expectations
• Model appropriate behavior and reinforce as needed
• Maintain confidentiality
• Collect academic and/or behavioral student data
• Supervise students during transitions and assigned time blocks
• Utilize computer technology for tasks, as required
• Other responsibilities, as assigned by the building principal and/or supervisor

This is a salaried school year position (6.75 hours paid per day) for 181 school days. Additional compensation for a 5 week summer program may also be available.

Hourly pay rate ranges from $26.25-$30.56 (based on experience).

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Characteristics:
  -General understanding of child development and basic behavioral strategies
  -Flexible and able to adapt to changes in routine
  -Cooperative team member
  -Effective communicator
  -Positive attitude, patient
  -Self-motivated and willingness to learn
  -Ability to accept feedback and adjust practice based on recommendations
  -Dependable/punctual
  -Accepts and values individual students’ difference
  -Experience and strong desire to work with students diagnosed with ASD and/or social-behavioral difficulties who may engage in challenging behavior
  Required:
  -Previous training and experience implementing ABA methodologies and behavioral instruction with students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders
  Physical Requirements:
  -Physically able to become certified in a non-violent crisis prevention model
  Non-Discrimination Policy
  Wrentham Public Schools does not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of Wrentham Public Schools from, or otherwise discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kathleen Maloney , Delaney School Principal
• 120 Taunton Street
• Wrentham, Massachusetts 02093
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]