Preschool ABA Paraprofessional - CHIPS SY2026-2027

Chelmsford Public Schools; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools in Chelmsford, MA is announcing an anticipated vacancy for the 2026-2027 school year. The Preschool ABA Paraprofessional will support students at Chelmsford Integrated Preschool (CHIPS) academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Responsibilities include applying ABA teaching and reinforcement techniques, daily data collection, supporting an individual student per IEP, assisting with snack/lunch/bathroom routines, and participating in in-service trainings with

Qualifications

• Experience with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Familiarity with principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) strongly preferred.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs as part of daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Apply ABA teaching, communication, and reinforcement techniques consistently.
• Accurately complete required documentation and data collection daily.
• Work with an individual student to reinforce learning per IEP/treatment plan.
• Assist in classroom routines including snack, lunch, and bathroom.
• Participate in in-service trainings and welcome feedback on performance.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Preschool support

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Vacancy for the 2026-2027 School Year

The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The District reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

Position: Preschool ABA Paraprofessional

Location: Chelmsford Integrated Preschool (CHIPS)

Description: Work with Preschool children to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically. Additional duties as required by the special education department or Preschool Coordinator. Provides intensive individualized therapy services directed toward the development and/or enhancement of skills necessary for emotional, cognitive, behavioral, language, and interpersonal growth of the student.

• Uses appropriate applied behavior teaching, communication and reinforcement techniques consistently.
• Accurately completes all required documentation and data collection daily.
• Works with an individual student to reinforce learning of material or skills as described in the IEP/treatment plan.
• Assists in all classroom routines, including snack, lunch, and bathroom.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned. Willing to accept direction/feedback regarding performance and training

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with preschool aged children preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)strongly preferred.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 lbs.such as pushing children on a bike, swing or adaptive furniture.