ABA Therapist - Stabilization - District

ABA Therapist
- Stabilization
- District

Hudson Public Schools District Wide
- Hudson, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5884380

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position:
ABA Therapist
- Stabilization
- District Wide

Department: Pupil Services

Report to:
Coordinator of SPED Program

Approved by: Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D

Revision Date: July 2025

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

* Start Date:

August 31, 2026 - 2026
-2027 school year *

*$500.00 Sign On BONUS*

SUMMARY:

The District Wide Stabilization ABA is accountable for providing assistance based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This role will be assigned to various schools and programs as needed.

The ABA Therapist supports the classroom teacher or other certified personnel in delivering high-quality instruction, fostering student growth, and promoting a safe and structured learning environment. Responsibilities include assisting with educational and recreation activities, behavioral support, data collection, classroom organization and maintenance, and school-community relations. Professionalism, sound judgment, and adherence to Hudson Public Schools’ policies are essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting and reinforcing lessons with individual and small groups of students, reading stories aloud, assisting in math concepts, reinforcing recognition of the letters of the alphabet and other activities associated with the curriculum.
• Responsible for assisting in the preparation and inventory of instructional materials and the setting-up operating and maintenance of various learning aids, and equipment.
• Responsible for assisting in the wash-up and lavatory routines, assisting in the supervision of breakfast and/or lunch periods.
• Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in clerical work which may include, but not limited to, recording daily attendance, cataloging and filing instructional materials.
• Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher during the work day in fostering greater understanding within the school-community by means of open communications with school personnel and students.
• Responsible for contributing to a warm and open atmosphere so that all students will have the opportunity to grow and develop to their fullest potential.
• Responsible for performance of other job-related duties as assigned.
• Responsible for supporting and teaching students with moderate to severe special needs, including significant behavioral challenges, academic challenges, and deficits in activities of daily living.
• Responsible for reading and implementing a Behavior Support Plan of all the students developed by the teacher and in collaboration with the classroom teacher. This includes collecting daily behavior data to be reported on progress reports and used to develop IEPs.
• Responsible for the implementation of ABA techniques including, but not limited to, discrete trials, adaptive skills (e.g., toileting, feeding, arrival and dismissal routines), task analysis, natural environment teaching, and social skills training. This also includes following appropriate prompt hierarchies such as verbal and physical hierarchies.
• Willingness to maintain on-going certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) which includes physical capabilities to assist with protective holds and student escorts.
• Ability to travel between buildings as needed and assigned
• Performs any other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Building Administrator or designee may from time to time assign and delegate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Associate degree, or 48 undergraduate college credits
• Preferably experience with working with students with autism spectrum disorders and/or applied behavior analysis
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

WORK YEAR:

• $500 sign on bonus (after 40 days)
• $600 Annual Travel Stipend
• 10 months. 183 work days, 3 personal days, 12 sick days prorated pursuant to date of hire
• This is a salaried position distributed over 26 paychecks including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
• Benefit…