Long Term Substitute - ABA Paraeducator

Branford Public Schools • Branford, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The ABA Paraeducator provides behavioral and instructional support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental disabilities across early childhood, elementary, intermediate, and secondary programs. Under the supervision of a BCBA and Lead Special Education Teacher, the role implements individualized Behavior Intervention Plans, facilitates skill acquisition, and helps maintain a safe, structured learning environment tailored to students’ developmental, age-appropriate, and program-specific needs.

This position requires frequent physical activity and may involve assisting with student movement or implementing physical interventions in accordance with established behavior plans and safety protocols. The description is illustrative rather than all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Requirements

• Associate degree, at least 60 college credits, or a high school diploma with successful completion of the ParaPathways (formerly ParaPro) assessment.
• At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities.
• Foundational understanding of ABA principles, including reinforcement schedules, prompting hierarchies, and functions of behavior.
• Ability to adapt support across early childhood, elementary academic and social benchmarks, and older students’ functional or vocational profiles.
• Ability to remain calm, objective, and supportive during high-stress, crisis, or physically demanding behavioral episodes.
• Physical capacity to frequently run, bend, kneel, sit on the floor, and lift or move students or equipment according to safety protocols.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with student movement using appropriate equipment.
• Manual dexterity for data collection and technology use; ability to receive and process detailed verbal and written information; and vision sufficient to read written and digital materials.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and ability to learn specialized digital data-tracking applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an ABA or specialized school setting is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral and instructional support to students with autism and related developmental disabilities.
• Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans under the supervision of a BCBA and Lead Special Education Teacher.
• Facilitate student skill acquisition across early childhood, elementary, intermediate, and secondary programs.
• Help maintain a safe and structured learning environment suited to students’ developmental and program-specific needs.
• Assist with student movement using appropriate equipment and safety protocols.
• Collect data and use technology, including specialized digital data-tracking applications.
• Carry out physical interventions, including restraining or transporting students, in accordance with established behavior plans when required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree