ABA Technician (ABA Tech)

Winthrop Public School District

Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School - Winthrop, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Winthrop Public School District

Job Details

Job ID:

5938540

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Position Title:

ABA Technician (ABA Tech)

Reports To:

Principal, Chairperson, Lead Teacher, Lead Clinician

Job Goal:

To implement an intensive skill-based program that is grounded in the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis. This work is performed under the direct supervision of a Master's level Lead Teacher.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Previous special education experience preferred.

Must have a strong desire to work with young children and a willingness to learn.

Must attend intensive two-week NECC training on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis prior to the start of school year.

Schedule:

Full year position, including extended year program.

School Year Hours:

School hours plus 1 hour/day longer than the student arrival and departure times.

5 days per week according to the school calendar.

Daily lunch break (according to the contract).

Extended School Year Hours:

School hours plus 1 hour/day longer than the student arrival and departure times.

# days per week varies dependent on district ESY program.

Daily lunch break.

Performance Responsibilities:

Daily:

Ensures the safety of all students.

Provides direct educational services for the duration of the school day.

Incorporates specific educational objectives into context of ongoing activities (if appropriate).

Creates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills.

Collects data on targeted skills and enters data into the electronic database (ACE).

Communicates with parents of their primary student via home log.

Relays parent information to Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.

Maintains student records in neat and orderly manner.

Maintains student specific materials and reinforcers.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Intensive Instruction Classroom Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.

Communicates any student specific concerns to Lead Teacher.

Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality that is expected of a fully certified teacher.

Weekly:

Graphs/Sums student data.

Participates in school-based and/or classroom-based program meetings/trainings.

Collaborates with general educators and speciality service providers as needed for student success.

Requests meetings with Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.

Modifies curriculum and/or curriculum materials to assist with student progress.

Prepares for and conducts weekly parent training sessions in student's home under the supervision of the Lead Teacher.

Monthly:

Prepares for and meets with the Lead Teacher and NECC Clinical Supervisor for MBO (management by objective) meeting for case student.

Assist with data preparation for monthly family clinics. Tech may participate in family clinic for case student as scheduling allows.

Review progress on IEP goals.

Quarterly:

Assists with gathering information for Progress Reports.

Assists with keeping case student's guidelines updated.

Yearly:

Contributes to the development of the IEP.

Completes other assessments as prescribed by the Lead Teacher or Administrator.

Application Procedure:

As per Article 6 of the Agreement between the Winthrop School Committee and the Winthrop Teacher's Association (Educational Support Personnel), the following vacancy is posted for William P.

Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School:

Additional information on this position may be obtained from Andrea O'Leary, Principal-Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School, (617) 846-5543 or aoleary@winthrop.k12.ma.us.

Interested applicants should notify Andrea O'Leary no later than March 4, 2026.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$30 to $36 Per Hour