Job Description

Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We’re excited to announce an opportunity for an ABA Paraprofessional in Norfolk County, MA for the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year. This is a dynamic role supporting students and offers a consistent weekday schedule: Monday through Friday.

This opportunity is perfect for education professionals with a passion for supporting students with significant and challenging behaviors, particularly through the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Position Details:

• Location: Norfolk County, MA
• Start & End Date: 2025–2026 School Year (now through June 16, 2026)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, early release every other week.
• Approximately 32.5 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Implement educational and behavioral programs based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for students with disabilities who exhibit significant and challenging behaviors.
• Support students in developing skills across areas including social interactions, academics (reading and math), communication, self-care, and vocational skills.
• Provide 1:1 or small group instruction in school, community, and possibly home settings, always maintaining 100% visual surveillance and strict adherence to safety protocols, including bolting and lost child procedures.
• Collect and graph treatment data daily to monitor progress and collaborate with BCBAs and special educators to evaluate and adjust programming as needed.
• Offer hands-on support for activities of daily living, including toileting and personal hygiene, to reinforce positive behaviors and reduce interfering behaviors using reinforcement strategies.
• Use highly structured, individualized treatment programs developed by behavioral specialists to teach and generalize new skills.
• Handle and respond appropriately to significant acting-out behaviors, which may include aggression (e.g., biting, hitting) or self-injurious behaviors (e.g., head banging, skin picking), following behavior intervention plans with fidelity.
• Reinforce positive behaviors and use evidence-based interventions to decrease problematic behaviors, under the supervision of a BCBA.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with students with special needs, particularly those with autism.
• Ability to follow structured behavior plans and support team collaboration.
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?

If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.

Ready to join us? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

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