Preschool ABA Paraprofessional - CHIPS SY

Preschool ABA Paraprofessional - CHIPS SY Job Details

Job : 5269180

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 07, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 25, 2025

Position Type: Full-time

Work with Preschool children to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically. Additional duties as required by the special education department or Preschool Coordinator. Provides intensive individualized therapy services directed toward the development and/or enhancement of skills necessary for emotional, cognitive, behavioral, language, and interpersonal growth of the student.

• Uses appropriate applied behavior teaching, communication and reinforcement techniques consistently.
• Accurately completes all required documentation and data collection daily.
• Works with an individual student to reinforce learning of material or skills as described in the IEP/treatment plan.
• Assists in all classroom routines, including snack, lunch, and bathroom.
• Participates in in-service training programs as assigned. Willing to accept direction/feedback regarding performance and training.

• Previous experience working with preschool aged children preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) strongly preferred.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, such as pushing children on a bike, swing or adaptive furniture.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Chelmsford Public Schools 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.