ABA Technician

Posted: August 21 2025 Closed: August 28 2025Employment Opportunity: Shrewsbury Public SchoolsPOSITION: ABA Technicians (Multiple)2025-2026 School YearDo you want to make a difference Do you enjoy working with kids Want to join an inspiring team of educational professionals If so please consider applying for an ABA Technician position at Shrewsbury Public Public Schools has immediate openings and is currently accepting applications for ABA Technicians. Please note that we are considering entry-level ABA Technician position is full-time with a required summer assignment component. It includes working with students on the autism spectrum and in programs designated as highly intensive at the PreK through grade 12 levels and often involves assignment to a particular student or students in a 1:1 1:2 or more arrangement. Students supported typically are assigned to an ELC at the preschool/elementary level or similar program at the middle or high school level. Solid knowledge training and background in appropriate applied behavioral techniques is desirable but not rate of pay is $25.84-$30.57 per hour based on experience. This position is eligible for are interested in candidates who are invested in the achievement equity and access of all learners in and beyond the classroom. Candidates with diverse racial ethnic cultural religious class and/or gender background and experiences are strongly encouraged to Functions and Responsibilities:May potentially work 1:1 or in a 1:2 with a student or other designated ratio depending on the nature of the disability and learning needsThe intensiveness of the 1:1 assignment may vary based on the complexity of the student needs: O Daily living skills: eating toileting hygiene careO Medical: seizures vision mobility etc.O Behaviors: aggression spitting hair pulling kicking biting etc. (may be required to physically restrain)May work with a group of students to facilitate lessons and activitiesBased on the student population and census in the building may be assigned to different buildingsMay participate and facilitate in Community activities (i.e. vocational travel training independent living skills etc.)Follow prescribed criteria for providing and for fading student supportSupport student during inclusion timeMay work with a group of students to facilitate lessons and activitiesProvide all accommodations delineated in their IEPProvide carryover of instructional practices developed by related service providers (speech OT PT Psychologist)Provide academic support and carryover of the lessons the teacher and special education teacher has developedDevelop appropriate materials that correspond with the lesson under the direction of the teacher and special education teacherCreating opportunities and instructing students to be independent in a variety of settings across their school dayCollect and summarize data based on the educational programs developed by the special education teacherCarryover and implementation of instructional programs developed by the regular/special education teacherSupport students accessing a variety of technologyMay participate in team level meetings consultations and clinicsShare relevant information about learners with teachers and other school personnel as needed to facilitate problem solving decision making and program planningSupport students with organization of materials assignments and scheduleMay be required to assist with note taking and scribingFacilitate positive relationships and engagements with peersComplete all required documentation related to incidents accidents discipline assaults that all accommodations outlined in the DCAP (District Curriculum Accommodation Plan) are implemented based on student needsAssist in the development of portfolios for MCAS when appropriateAssist in the facilitation of MCAS based on accommodationsSupport students during their specials lunch and recess timesFacilitate and support arrival and dismissal timesMay be required to work the summer programMaintain student confidentialityCarry out other assignments designated by the PrincipalRequired Skills Experience Competencies:High school degree or equivalentOne or more years of experience in a similar roleMust be available to work summersExhibits the core values of Shrewsbury Public SchoolsAcademic knowledge of the grade level supportedEnjoys children and is dedicated to the education of all childrenWorks flexibly in a changing environmentPhysical Demands and Work Environment:While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to effectively communicateThe employee is frequently required to stand walk sit use hands reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl climb runThe employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or safely move children/objectsThe employee must be able to work in a noisy stressful high-pressure environment and still be able to concentrate and keep children safeAbility to respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured student fights behavior problems abusive students etc.)May be exposed to bodily fluids including saliva urine feces vomit blood and/or other bodily fluidsThe job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness although in a clean environmentAssists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students personal hygieneAssists students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities with grooming feeding toileting physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Process:Interested candidates should submit a cover letter resume official or unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts license # or unofficial copy of license if applicable and three current professional letters of reference including one from a direct supervisor or apply via or email the above hiring material to Kristin Herrick at Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age race gender religion disability gender identity sex pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions national origin homelessness marital status sexual orientation or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

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