ABA Specialist; SY

Boston Public Schools Central Office
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Job : 5566695

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title:

Special Education and Student Services Applied Behavior Analysis Specialist

Reports to: Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA

Description:

The Special Education ABA Specialist is responsible for the implementation of individualized intervention utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and discrete trial programs within a classroom setting and/or individually if deemed necessary. He/she will work under the direction and supervision of the Special Education and Student Services Program Director for ABA. The Special Education ABA Specialist will work as a member of a collaborative team and participate in IEP team meetings as needed.

• Accurately implement structured and individualized intervention programs (behavior reduction and skill acquisition) developed by the Program Director for ABA
• Follow specific management guidelines for each student
• Work as a team member to ensure delivery of high quality intervention across environments
• Maintain accurate data collection and graphing for each program
• Facilitate structured peer group activities as appropriate
• Attend regularly scheduled team meetings for each student's program
• Attend training opportunities, as assigned by the Program Director for ABA
• Promptly and appropriately communicate problems/concerns with the Program Director for ABA or other appropriate administrator
• Complete daily documentation of service delivery for each student served
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all student specific information (as required by HIPPA)
• Perform other duties and assignments as requested by the Supervisor, Assistant Director, and/or Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services

• High school diploma, or enrollment in a degree-granting program, (or higher) in Special Education, Education, Psychology or a related field
• 3-5 years experience working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, students with moderate/severe disabilities or related disorders
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ABA intervention including data collection and report writing
• Demonstrated ability to accurately and consistently follow Behavior Support Plans and Curriculum Plan
• Effective written and oral communication skills with students, families, teachers and administrators
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook
• Demonstrated growth toward cultural competence

• Proficiency in Portuguese, Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, Chinese or Spanish

Terms: BTU, 190 days

Position Type: Central Office

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education >
Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education >
Emotionally Disabled

Special Education >
Learning Disabled

Special Education >
Mentally Disabled

Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education >
Severe/Profound Disabilities

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
• 2300 Washington Street
• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).