ABA Paraprofessional | Elementary

Position: ABA Tutor

Location: Westwood, MA

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 2025-2026 School Year

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Pay Rate: $28/hour

About the Role

We are seeking an ABA Tutor to join a school in Westwood and provide individualized behavioral and academic support to elementary students. This role focuses on implementing programs developed by behavioral specialists and assisting students with significant behavioral and developmental needs in a structured, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies to assist students with disabilities.

• Implement educational and behavioral plans while maintaining accurate data collection and graphing.

• Deliver one-on-one or small group support in classroom, community, and home settings.

• Ensure continuous visual supervision and adhere to safety protocols, including bolting and lost child procedures.

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as toileting and self-care, when needed.

• Support students exhibiting challenging behaviors, including aggression, self-injury, and acting out.

• Apply reinforcement techniques to encourage positive behaviors and reduce interfering behaviors.

• Collaborate with BCBAs and special education staff to follow structured treatment plans.

• Monitor progress and provide feedback under BCBA supervision.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with ABA required.

• Ability to work with students who may display aggressive or self-injurious behaviors.

• Strong skills in data collection and implementing behavior interventions.

• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations.

• Comfortable assisting with personal care and daily living activities.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students build essential skills in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Connect With Us:

Annelise Mahoney - [email protected] - (781) 657-1825

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.