In-Home Special Education Tutor​/ABA Specialist

Lunenburg Public Schools Lunenburg Public Schools
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Lunenburg Public Schools Lunenburg Public Schools
- Lunenburg, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5959044

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title:

In-Home Special Education Tutor / ABA Specialist

Position Type:
Part-Time (10–15 hours/week; flexible, during and/or after-school hours) and 5 hours prep time each week

Pay Rate: $80.00 / hour

Duration:
Immediate start through January 2027 (with potential to extend)

We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and reliable MA Licensed Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities to provide 1:1 in-home special education tutoring for a 3rd-grade student. The student is nonverbal, on the autism spectrum, and requires individualized instruction tailored to his unique learning style, communication needs, and developmental goals.

This role offers flexible scheduling (10–15 hours weekly, primarily during and/or after-school hours) and additional 5 hours of prep time each week. Focus is on academic support, functional communication, skill acquisition, and state assessment preparation.

• Direct Instruction:
  Provide 1:1 specialized instruction in the student’s home, focusing on foundational academic skills, functional communication, and cognitive development.
• ABA & DTT Program Design:
  Create, implement, and adjust Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Discrete Trial Training (DTT) programs tailored to the student’s individualized needs.
• MCAS-Alt Preparation:
  Compile, organize, and manage evidence and portfolios for the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Alternate Assessment (MCAS-Alt).
• Behavior & Skill Tracking:
  Collect data on educational progress, target behaviors, and skill acquisition to continuously inform instruction.
• Collaborative Approach:
  Maintain open communication with parents and existing therapy providers to ensure consistency across home and educational settings.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $80 to $80 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support >
Tutor

• Qualifications & Requirements Certification:
  Active Massachusetts Educator License in Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (All Levels or PreK–8) required.
  ABA/DTT Expertise:
  Proven experience designing and running ABA and Discrete Trial Training programs for nonverbal learners with ASD.
  MCAS-Alt
  
  Experience:
  
  Hands-on experience preparing and submitting MCAS-Alt portfolios in Massachusetts.
  Special Education Background:
  Minimum 2+ years of experience working directly with nonverbal autistic children preferred.
  
  Core Competencies:
  
  Exceptional patience, creativity in adapting curriculum, strong data-collection skills, and reliability.
  Clearances:
  Must pass a background check (CORI/SORI) and fingerprinting.
  Schedule & Compensation
  
  Hours:
  
  10–15 hours per week of in-home tutoring (Flexible; during and/or after-school hours) and 5 hours of prep time each week.
  Rate: $80.00 per hour.
  Term:
  Current school year through January 2027 (strong possibility of ongoing extension).
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Julianna Hanscom
• 129 Northfield Road
• Lunenburg, Massachusetts 01462
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