Middle School ABA Paraprofessional - McCarthy Middle School

Chelmsford Public Schools - Announcement of Anticipated Vacancy for the 2026- 2027 School Year The Chelmsford Public Schools is now accepting applications for the following vacancy. The district reserves the right to change this vacancy or not fill this vacancy based on further staffing changes, enrollment, or budget. Position: ABA Paraprofessional Location: McCarthy Middle School Description: The successful candidate will work with middle school students with to support them in academic, social, and communication tasks in the school setting. Follow and implement curriculum and behavioral support plans. Collect data consistently for students assigned. Interest in working with students with exceptionalities is required and work with an Applied Behavior Analysis approach is preferred. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team of teachers, BCBA, and related service providers. Qualifications Must be ABA trained (Applied Behavior Analysis) District can/will provide ABA training. High school diploma and minimum of 2 years of college Knowledge and understanding of ASD disability. Knowledge of school classroom procedure, including preparation and maintenance of records. Knowledge of special education procedures. Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the identified school level: elementary, middle or high school. Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting. Support students academically, emotionally, behaviorally, socially in the school setting Assist students with toileting as needed Ability to follow directions and implement accommodations and modifications as directed by teachers and related service providers Ability to collect data consistently Ability to consistently follow and implement a behavior support plan. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education coordinator, and Director of Student Services. Welcome to the new SchoolSpring experience If you are a returning applicant from the old experience, follow these steps to access your account: Visit the Sign-in/Register page.Click Sign up to create a new account with the same email address that you used on the old SchoolSpring login.Verify your email address. To sign in as an employer, simply click on the "Sign in as an employer" link on the login page or click here If you have any questions or encounter any issues, please reach out to our support team.