ABA Therapist- RBT Certified

Hudson Public Schools•Hudson, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for providing assistance in a substantially separate classroom in the Social Emotional Academic Program at Farley 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
Experience with behavior disorders, autism and/or ABA preferred
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

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.