ABA Therapist

ABA Therapist Lexington School District 4 Sandhills Primary School - Swansea, South Carolina Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in CERRA-SC Job Details Job ID: 5889959 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 18, 2026 2:11 AM (UTC) Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: ABA Therapist Preferred Qualifications: Successful experience working directly with children with autism and related developmental delays in a home, school, or clinical setting. Is versed in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and has certification as a Registered Behavior Technician. Required Qualifications: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: possess an associate's degree from an accredited college; or have earned 60 semester hours (or the equivalent) from an accredited college; or have GED or high school diploma and passing score on ParaPro test prior to employment. Must also have initiative, knowledge and understanding of adolescent-age students, the ability and willingness to collaborate with others, the ability to handle unforeseen situations in accordance with policy, and the ability to accept individual differences among students. Must be willing and able to obtain ABA certification. Job Goal: Under occasional supervision and through administrative and certified teacher support, provide skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with autism and related developmental delays in a school setting. Reports To: School Principal Performance Responsibilities: (includes but is not limited to) Provide skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Assist in providing a well organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment Performs specialized work by assisting teachers in instructing and directing student activities Communicate regularly and effectively with certified teachers, parents and administration Remain knowledgeable about individual student needs and success plans Work individually with students needing academic or behavior interventions Work in small groups on classroom activities under the supervision of the teacher Participate in staff development and training to learn and update skills related to the position Assists administration and staff with various administrative / clerical functions as requested Physical Requirements: Requires light work that involves walking, bending, or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. Must have ability to physically restrain a student if called upon to do so after proper training. May also be required to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion. Terms of Employment: 185 days on Classified Salary Schedule Grade 11 or higher based on education, skills, and experience. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board's Policy. Job Requirements Position Type: Full-time Contact Information Jamal Sanders 607 East Fifth Street Swansea, South Carolina 29106 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a "Submission") will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. "Sensitive data" for purposes of this section means social security or other government-issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lexington School District 4