ABA Therapist- (RBT)

Hudson Public Schools • Hudson, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hudson Public Schools is hiring an ABA Therapist to support a substantially separate classroom in the Social Emotional Academic Program at Farley Elementary. The position works under the direction of the classroom teacher or other certified personnel and uses Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles to support instruction, student growth, and a safe, structured learning environment. The role supports students with moderate to severe special needs, including behavioral and academic challenges and deficits in daily living skills.

The ABA Therapist reinforces lessons with individual students and small groups; assists with classroom activities and organization; implements student Behavior Support Plans and ABA strategies; and collects daily behavior data for progress reports and IEP development. The position also supports daily living routines, classroom materials and equipment, clerical tasks, and communication with school personnel and students. Professionalism, sound judgment, collaboration, and compliance with Hudson Public Schools policies are expected.

This is a 10-month, 183-work-day salaried position. Salary is distributed over 26 paychecks, including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay. The position includes a $500 sign-on bonus after 40 days and an additional $1,000 annual stipend for holding RBT certification. Benefits are available from the start date, with 30 days to enroll in coverage.

Requirements

• An associate degree or 48 undergraduate college credits.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification is required.
• Ability to follow behavior plans, collect data, and work collaboratively.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Records Check (CORI) and fingerprinting.
• Ability to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20 pounds for short periods and walk up and down stairs several times a day.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and by telephone.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position; reasonable accommodations may be made when requested, absent undue hardship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting, and reinforcing lessons with individual students and small groups, including reading aloud and supporting math, letter recognition, and other curriculum activities.
• Prepare and inventory instructional materials and assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of learning aids and equipment.
• Assist students with wash-up and toileting routines and supervise breakfast and/or lunch periods.
• Provide clerical support, including recording attendance and cataloging instructional materials.
• Support positive school-community relations through open communication with school personnel and students.
• Help maintain a warm, supportive classroom environment that fosters student growth and development.
• Support and teach students with moderate to severe special needs, including behavioral and academic challenges and deficits in daily living skills.
• Read and implement each student's Behavior Support Plan in collaboration with the teacher.
• Collect daily behavior data for progress reports and IEP development.
• Implement ABA strategies, including task analysis, adaptive skills instruction such as toileting, feeding, and transitions, natural environment teaching, discrete trials, and social skills training; use appropriate prompt hierarchies.
• Assist with de-escalation, protective holds, and student escorts as needed, and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the administration.

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus after 40 days.
• $1,000 annual stipend for holding RBT certification.
• Three personal days and 12 sick days, prorated according to date of hire.
• Benefits eligible from the start date, with 30 days to enroll in coverage.
• Salary distributed over 26 paychecks, including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay.

What This Job Offers

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