ABA Therapist- RBT Certified

Hudson Public Schools • Hudson, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for providing assistance in a substantially separate classroom in the SEA 1- Social Emotional Academic Program at Forest Elemenentary based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The ABA Therapist supports the classroom teacher or other certified personnel in delivering high-quality instruction, fostering student growth, and promoting a safe and structured learning environment. Responsibilities include assisting with educational activities, behavioral support, classroom organization, and school-community relations. Professionalism, sound judgment, and adherence to Hudson Public Schools’ policies are essential.

Requirements

• An Associate degree, or 48 undergraduate college credits
• Ability to follow behavior plans, take data and work collaboratively
• RBT - Registered Behavior Technician Certification Required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

Nice To Haves

• Experience with behavior disorders, autism and/or ABA preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting, and reinforcing lessons with individual students and small groups; reading aloud; supporting math concepts; and reinforcing letter recognition and other curriculum activities.
• Helps prepare and inventory instructional materials and assists with the setup, operation, and maintenance of learning aids and equipment.
• Assists with wash-up and toiletting routines and supervises breakfast and/or lunch periods.
• Provides clerical support, including recording attendance and cataloging instructional materials.
• Supports positive school-community relations through open communication with school personnel and students.
• Contributes to a warm, supportive classroom environment that fosters student growth and development.
• Supports and teaches students with moderate to severe special needs, including behavioral and academic challenges and deficits in daily living skills.
• Reads and implements each student's Behavior Support Plan in collaboration with the teacher; collects daily behavior data for progress reports and IEP development.
• Implements ABA strategies, including but not limited to, task analysis, adaptive skills (e.g., toileting, feeding, transitions), natural environment teaching, discrete trials, and social skills training; uses appropriate prompt hierarchies.
• Willingness to assist and maintains certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and assists with de-escalation, protective holds, and student escorts as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the administration.

Benefits

• $500 sign on bonus (after 40 days)
• $1,000 annual stipend for holding RBT Certification
• 10 months. 183 work days, 3 personal days, 12 sick days prorated pursuant to date of hire
• This is a salaried position distributed over 26 paychecks including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay
• Benefit Eligible on start date.
• 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.

What This Job Offers

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