What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated Opening - ABA-based Substantially Separate Teacher - 2025-2026 School Year position at Sky View Middle School?
LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SKY VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
ABA-Based Substantially Separate Teacher
Job Goal: To provide high-quality, individualized instruction and behavioral support to students,
primarily with autism, in a substantially separate classroom setting, using the principles of
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The teacher will promote student growth in academic, social,
and behavioral domains while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications:
- Valid Massachusetts teaching license in Severe Disabilities (All Levels)
- Knowledge and experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Skilled in discrete trial teaching, incidental teaching, and small group instruction
- Experience developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
- Strong data collection and analysis skills related to IEP goals and behavioral progress
- Proficient in writing measurable IEP goals and progress reports
- Ability to manage daily classroom schedules for both students and paraeducators
- Experience coaching and modeling instructional strategies for paraeducators
- Strong collaboration skills with related service providers (OT, Speech, PT, BCBA)
- Demonstrates flexibility, professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to students
- Familiarity with Aspen and Google Suite preferred
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement individualized instruction based on student IEPs using ABA methodologies
- Develop, monitor, and adjust Behavior Intervention Plans in collaboration with the BCBA
- Provide discrete trial training, incidental teaching opportunities, and differentiated instruction to meet students' unique learning needs based upon their IEPs
- Maintain a structured and supportive classroom environment conducive to learning
- Collect and analyze data on academic and behavioral goals; use data to inform instruction
- Write and update IEPs, including measurable objectives and quarterly progress reports
- Supervise, support, and schedule paraeducators assigned to the classroom
- Model instructional and behavioral strategies and provide ongoing coaching to paraeducators
- Collaborate with service providers and attend team meetings to support integrated service delivery
- Communicate regularly with families and team members regarding student progress
- Ensure compliance with all special education regulations and school district policies
