ABA Paraprofessional- Chelmsford High School

ABA Paraprofessional – Chelmsford High School

Location:

Chelmsford High School – North Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Job : 5825188
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 14, 2026
Starting Date: Immediately

Chelmsford Public Schools is accepting applications for the following anticipated vacancy. The district reserves the right to change or not fill this vacancy based on staffing, enrollment, or budget.

Position: ABA Paraprofessional
Location: Chelmsford High School

The successful candidate will work with high school students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Interest in working with students with exceptionalities is required; experience with an Applied Behavior Analysis approach is preferred but not mandatory. Training will be provided. The position involves working 1:1 and/or with small groups of students in a sub‑separate special education classroom and/or within the inclusion general education setting.

• ABA trained (Applied Behavior Analysis) or willing to be trained
• Knowledge and understanding of ASD disability
• Knowledge of school classroom procedure, including preparation and maintenance of records
• Knowledge of special education procedures
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the high school level
• Experience working with age‑appropriate students in a school setting
• Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, and socially in the school setting
• Assist students with toileting as needed
• Ability to follow directions and implement accommodations and modifications as directed by teachers and related service providers
• Ability to collect data consistently
• Ability to consistently implement procedures of a behavior support plan
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education coordinator, and Director of Student Services

Full‑time

$26,335 to $26,335 per year

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA
Special Education >
Autism

• Team player; must attend and complete ABA training as part of this assignment
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
• Positive attitude and ability to work well as a team member
• Ability to build relationships with students and colleagues, and provide ongoing support and direction to students

• Amy Reese, Director of Student Support Services
• 230 North Road, Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email:
  Reesea.ma.us

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