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HopkintonPosted 1 week ago

27-25 Special Education Paraprofessional w/ABA

$60,861–$64,563 year

On-siteHopkinton, Massachusetts, United States

Full TimeAssociates Degree

Job Summary

Provide social-emotional, behavioral, and instructional support to students with disabilities using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other methodologies. Monitor student behavior per Individual Education Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans, while delivering discrete trial instruction and maintaining detailed outcome data and graphs. Adapt teaching strategies based on student learning styles and progress, offering verbal prompting, redirection, and modeling to help students access the curriculum. Assist with crisis management using district-approved safety protocols, manage personal care tasks, and conduct assessments as directed by teachers or Behavior Analysts. Reports to the Principal and Director of Student Services with guidance from BCBA and specialists. Full-time role starting 8/31/2026 at Elmwood Elementary, Hopkinton, MA, with potential Extended School Year coverage.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree
  • successful completion of the ParaPro exam
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to children and adults
  • Experience with, and willingness to provide direct assistance to students to manage personal care to improve daily life skills
  • Training and/or applicable experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
  • Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education in a related field

Desired Qualifications

  • Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
  • Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education in a related field

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