ABA Therapist- RBT Certified

HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position: ABA Therapist- RBT Certified

Department: Pupil Services

Report to: Director of Pupil Services

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.

*$500.00 Sign On BONUS*

• $1,000 additional annual stipend for holding RBT Certification

SUMMARY:

This position is accountable for providing assistance in a substantially separate classroom in the SEA 2- Social Emotional Academic Program at Farley Elemenentary based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). 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 activities, behavioral support, classroom organization, 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.

• Assists the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting, and reinforcing lessons with individual students and small groups; reading aloud; supporting math concepts; and reinforcing letter recognition and other curriculum activities.
• Helps prepare and inventory instructional materials and assists with the setup, operation, and maintenance of learning aids and equipment.
• Assists with wash-up and toiletting routines and supervises breakfast and/or lunch periods.
• Provides clerical support, including recording attendance and cataloging instructional materials.
• Supports positive school-community relations through open communication with school personnel and students.
• Contributes to a warm, supportive classroom environment that fosters student growth and development.
• Supports and teaches students with moderate to severe special needs, including behavioral and academic challenges and deficits in daily living skills.
• Reads and implements each student's Behavior Support Plan in collaboration with the teacher; collects daily behavior data for progress reports and IEP development.
• Implements ABA strategies, including but not limited to, task analysis, adaptive skills (e.g., toileting, feeding, transitions), natural environment teaching, discrete trials, and social skills training; uses appropriate prompt hierarchies.
• Willingness to assist and maintains certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and assists with de-escalation, protective holds, and student escorts as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Associate degree, or 48 undergraduate college credits
• Experience with behavior disorders, autism and/or ABA preferred
• Ability to follow behavior plans, take data and work collaboratively
• RBT - Registered Behavior Technician Certification Required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

WORK YEAR:

• $500 sign on bonus (after 40 days)
• $1,000 annual stipend for holding RBT Certification
• 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 information:

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: None required.

Nondiscrimination and Title IX Notice

Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information in admission, administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources, Jennifer Allard, [email protected], 978-567-6100 ext. 41124, has been designated as the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481

While performing duties of this job, the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printer). Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talkin

ity must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods, and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and the public in person and on the telephone.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job, you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department- [email protected]

g/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field.