Teaching Assistant - ABA Intensive Instruction (1.0 FTE) (2025-2026 School Year)

LINCOLN - SUDBURY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT390 LINCOLN ROADSUDBURY MA 01776EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY2025-2026 SCHOOL YEARJOB POSTINGTitle: Teaching Assistant - ABA Intensive Instruction (1.0 FTE)Position Summary: Support students in an intensive skill-based program that is grounded in the principles of ABA (applied behavior analysis). Candidate works as part of a team working with high needs special education students. This work is performed under the direct supervision of a Masters level Lead Teacher. Schedule: *Full year position including extended school year summer program. *School Year Hours: current school hours are: 8:25 am - 3:14 pm*School hours plus 1 hour/day longer than the student arrival and departure times (7:30-3:14)*Wednesdays school hours are 8:25 am - 1:51 pm. (7:30-1:51)*5 days per week (according to school district calendar) *Daily lunch break (state duration and paid/unpaid dependent on district union contract)*Includes two week summer training August 2024 and a two-day de-escalation training (dates to be determined) Extended School Year (summer) Hours: *School hours plus 30 minutes/day longer than the student arrival and departure times *6 weeks 4 days per week from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm*Daily lunch breakDuties and Responsibilities (Not limited to): Daily: *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 developmentWeekly: *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 students home under the supervision ofthe NECC Lead TeacherMonthly: *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 goalsQuarterly: *Assists with gathering information for Progress Reports*Assists with keeping case students guidelines updatedYearly: *Contributes to the development of the IEP*Completes other assessments as prescribed by the Lead Teacher or AdministratorQualifications: *Minimum of an associates degree bachelors 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 learnExperience Preferred:*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)Salary Range: $31.82/Hour - $41.05/HourLSRSD has an attractive benefits package including: health employer sponsored Health Savings Account dental vision long-term disability life insurance 403(b) Dependent Care Account Flexible Spending Accounts and participation in retirement -Sudbury Regional High School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. We seek educators who are anti-racist and who prioritize and value diversity equity and inclusion. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds identities life experiences and traditionally under-represented groups to apply. We are a proud member of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education.