Job Description & How to Apply Below
Date Posted: 5/19/2026
Location:
River Street School - Windsor
Closing Date: 06/19/2026
POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of Program Director or designee, the role of the Applied Behavior Analytic Instructor (ABAI) - Tier 3 is to support one-to-one, small and large group classroom instruction as well as train, implement, and/or oversee academic, behavioral, or other interventions and strategies based on the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) as outlined in students' individualized programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support daily functions of the school, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and classroom coverage.
Provide 1:1 and/or small group instruction under teacher direction.
Implement academic and behavioral programming.
Supervise students during instructional and non-instructional times.
Collect and input continuous and discontinuous data.
Complete required documentation and data entry into designated systems.
Participate in clinical reviews and team meetings.
Prepare instructional materials and organize the classroom environment.
Assist with daily living skills (e.g., toileting, hygiene).
Maintain Safety Care certification and implement procedures as needed.
Uphold CREC policies and perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Demonstrated proficiency in data collection, BIP implementation, and instructional delivery.
Support onboarding and orientation of new staff under the teacher or Tier 3 direction.
Serve as a Qualified Staff Member (QSM) in preschool settings.
Provide on-the-spot training and guidance to float staff.
Plan and deliver small group activities with teacher input.
Complete and maintain competency-based training documentation.
Enter data into spreadsheets and databases independently.
Provide feedback on programming and materials under the direction of the team.
Train and mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 staff using established checklists and competency tools to ensure effective performance.
Serve as a point of contact in the teacher's absence, including managing the daily schedule, communicating with parents, and making instructional decisions aligned with student goals.
Contribute to assessment activities and assist with tools such as the ABLLS-R and VB-MAPP.
Provide structured input on programming (e.g., prompting hierarchy, reinforcement schedules, materials, data sheets).
Support clinical and educational teams with special projects and data reviews.
Participate in candidate interviews and onboarding processes.
Attend and support staff training, scheduling meetings.
Model professional communication and conduct across all stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position has no supervisory responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree, RBT, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of three (3) years of experience at an equivalent ABA program with individuals with autism and/or disabilities. Satisfactory performance evaluation(s) are required for achieving and maintaining this Level. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with all staff. RBT supervision provided as available and approved; BCBA supervision hours provided as available and approved.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to job sites, meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Standing (continually, more than 2/3), Walking (continually, more than 2/3), Sitting (less than 1/3; frequently), Reach with hands and arms (continually, more than 2/3), Climbing or balancing (less than 1/3; frequently), Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (continually, more than 2/3), Ability to work outdoors (less than 1/3; frequently), Lifting up to 50 lbs. (continually, more than 2/3), Carrying up to 50 lbs.
(continually, more than 2/3), Loud Noise.
BENEFITS
Group Health Insurance Plans, Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance, Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable, Flexible Spending Account, Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA), Comprehensive benefit time package, Employee Assistance Program, Bereavement time & Religious Holidays, Credit Union Access, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Network Groups, Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, partnership with Springfield College offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT
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