ABA Therapist - Preschool

ABA Therapist - Preschool Hudson Public Schools Farley Elementary School - Hudson, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Hudson Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5894915 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026 Job Description HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

HUDSON, MASSACHUSETTS

Position: ABA Therapist/ Behavior Tech PreK Department: Pupil Services Report to: Director of Pupil Services Approved by: Brian K. Reagan, Ed.D 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*

SUMMARY:

This position is accountable for providing assistance based on the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to the classroom teacher, or other certified personnel in the delivery of quality education, recreation, classroom organization and maintenance, record keeping and school-community relations by means of maturity, sound reasoning and conferences with assigned teacher, and/or other certified personnel with rules and regulations of the Hudson Public Schools. 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. Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher by reviewing, correcting and reinforcing lessons with individual and small groups of students, reading stories aloud, assisting in math concepts, reinforcing recognition of the letters of the alphabet and other activities associated with the curriculum. Responsible for assisting in the preparation and inventory of instructional materials and the setting-up operating and maintenance of various learning aids, and equipment. Responsible for assisting in the wash-up and lavatory routines, assisting in the supervision of breakfast and/or lunch periods. Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher in clerical work which may include, but not limited to, recording daily attendance, cataloging and filing instructional materials. Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher during the work day in fostering greater understanding within the school-community by means of open communications with school personnel and students. Responsible for contributing to a warm and open atmosphere so that all students will have the opportunity to grow and develop to their fullest potential. Responsible for performance of other job-related duties as assigned. Responsible for supporting and teaching students with moderate to severe special needs, including significant behavioral challenges, academic challenges, and deficits in activities of daily living. Responsible for reading and implementing a Behavior Support Plan of all the students developed by the teacher and in collaboration with the classroom teacher. This includes collecting daily behavior data to be reported on progress reports and used to develop IEPs. Responsible for the implementation of ABA techniques including, but not limited to, discrete trials, adaptive skills (e.g., toileting, feeding, arrival and dismissal routines), task analysis, natural environment teaching, and social skills training. This also includes following appropriate prompt hierarchies such as verbal and physical hierarchies. Willingness tomaintain on-going certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) which includes physical capabilities to assist with protective holds and student escorts. Performs any other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Building Administrator or designee may from time to time assign and delegate

QUALIFICATIONS:

An Associate degree, or 48 undergraduate college credits Preferably experience with working with students with autism spectrum disorders and/or applied behavior analysis Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints

WORK YEAR:

$500 sign on bonus (after 40 days) 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, View email address on click.appcast.io , View phone number on click.appcast.io, 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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- View email address on click.appcast.io g/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $26.22 to $33.53 Per Hour Job Categories: Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities Special Education > Multiple Disabilities Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Alise Budny , Director of Student Services Phone: View phone number 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 Hudson Public Schools