Teaching Assistant - ABA Intensive Instruction

Lincoln Sudbury Regional School District•Sudbury, MA

About The Position

Support students in an intensive skill-based program that is grounded in the principles of ABA (applied behavior analysis). The candidate works as part of a team working with high needs special education students. This work is performed under the direct supervision of a Master’s level Lead Teacher. Schedule: 182 Days ( 180 student days, plus 2 PD days) Hours 7:30AM - 3:15PM, 4 days a week, M/T/Th/F Hours 7:30AM - 2:00PM, 1 day a week, Wednesday 5 days per week (according to school district calendar) Daily lunch break Includes two week summer training, August 2026 and a two-day de-escalation training (dates to be determined) Extended School Year (summer) Hours effective June 30, 2026 : School hours plus 30 minutes/day longer than the student arrival and departure times 6 weeks, 4 days per week from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Daily lunch break

Requirements

Minimum of an associate's degree, bachelor’s degree preferred
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Flexibility
Must be the kind of person who is warm, caring, respectful, and has a strong desire to work with students, as well as a willingness to learn

Nice To Haves

Previous special education experience
Experience with applied behavior analysis preferred
Such alternatives to the above as the Administrator may find appropriate and acceptable (for example: previous work with children, and relevant college level courses)

Responsibilities

Ensures the safety of all students
Provides direct educational services for the duration of the school day
Incorporates specific educational objectives into context of ongoing activities (if appropriate)
Creates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
Collects data on targeted skills and enters data into the electronic database (ACE®)
Communicates with parents of their primary student via home log
Relays parent information to Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator
Maintains student records in a neat and orderly manner
Maintains student specific materials, reinforcers
Performs other duties as assigned by the Intensive Instruction Classroom Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator
Communicates any student-specific concerns to the Lead Teacher
Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality that is expected of a fully certified teacher
Assist students with bathroom, toileting and ADL skill development
Graphs/ Sums student data.
Participates in school-based and/or partner classroom-based program meetings/ trainings
Collaborate with general educators and specialty service providers, as needed for student success
Requests meetings with Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator
Modifies curriculum and/or curriculum materials to assist with student progress
Prepares for and conducts weekly parent training sessions in student’s home under the supervision of the NECC Lead Teacher
Prepares for and meets with Lead Teacher and NECC Clinical Supervisor for MBO (management by objective) meeting for case student
Assist with data preparation for monthly family clinics.
Tutor may participate in family clinic for case student as scheduling allows
Reviews progress on IEP goals
Assists with gathering information for Progress Reports
Assists with keeping case student’s guidelines updated
Contributes to the development of the IEP
Completes other assessments as prescribed by the Lead Teacher or Administrator