Teaching Assistant - ABA Intensive Instruction (Long-Term Substitute )

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School seeks a Long-Term Substitute Teaching Assistant to cover a leave of absence starting May 8, 2026 and ending at the close of the 2025-2026 school year.

Position Summary: 

Support students in an intensive skill-based program that is grounded in the principles of ABA (applied behavior analysis). The candidate works as part of a team working with high needs special education students. This work is performed under the direct supervision of a Master’s level Lead Teacher. 

Schedule: 

• May 8th to the end of school year
• ABA TA Hours: 
• 7:30AM - 3:15PM, 4 days a week, M/T/Th/F
• 7:30AM - 2:00PM, 1 day a week, Wednesday
• 5 days per week (according to school district calendar) 
• Daily lunch break 

Duties and Responsibilities (Not limited to): 

Daily: 

• Ensures the safety of all students 
• Provides direct educational services for the duration of the school day
• Incorporates specific educational objectives into context of ongoing activities (if appropriate)
• Creates opportunities for generalization and maintenance of skills
• Collects data on targeted skills and enters data into the electronic database (ACE®)
• Communicates with parents of their primary student via home log
• Relays parent information to Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator
• Maintains student records in a neat and orderly manner
• Maintains student specific materials, reinforcers
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Intensive Instruction Classroom Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or  Administrator
• Communicates any student-specific concerns to the Lead Teacher
• Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality that is expected of a fully certified teacher
• Assist students with bathroom, toileting and ADL skill development

Weekly: 

• Graphs/ Sums student data. 
• Participates in school-based and/or partner classroom-based program meetings/ trainings
• Collaborate with general educators and specialty service providers, as needed for student success
• Requests meetings with Lead Teacher, NECC Clinical Supervisor or Administrator
• Modifies curriculum and/or curriculum materials to assist with student progress
• Prepares for and conducts weekly parent training sessions in student’s home under the supervision of the NECC Lead  Teacher

Monthly: 

• Prepares for and meets with Lead Teacher and NECC Clinical Supervisor for MBO (management by objective) meeting for case student
• Assist with data preparation for monthly family clinics. Tutor may participate in family clinic for case student as scheduling allows
• Reviews progress on IEP goals

Quarterly: 

• Assists with gathering information for Progress Reports
• Assists with keeping case student’s guidelines updated

Yearly: 

• Contributes to the development of the IEP
• Completes other assessments as prescribed by the Lead Teacher or Administrator

Qualifications:  

• Minimum of an associate's degree, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Flexibility
• Must be the kind of person who is warm, caring, respectful, and has a strong desire to work with students, as well as a willingness to learn

Experience Preferred:

• Previous special education experience
• Experience with applied behavior analysis preferred
• Such alternatives to the above as the Administrator may find appropriate and acceptable (for example:  previous work with children, and relevant college level courses)

Salary Range: $31.82/Hour - $41.05/Hour

Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. We seek educators who are anti-racist and who prioritize and value diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, life experiences and traditionally under-represented groups to apply. We are a proud member of the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education.

Salary : $32 - $41