ABA Therapist (2026-2027)

ABA Therapist (2026-2027) Hyde Park, Massachusetts, United States Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving up to 1,250 students. Our mission is to prepare students—particularly multilingual learners and those who would be the first in their families to earn a college degree—for success in college and careers in order to achieve economic security and mobility. Students gain acceptance to our schools via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents. Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school community—they represent over 20 different countries of origin with over 20 different languages spoken at home. 98% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them: 23% of our students qualify for special education services; 19% of our student body are English Language Learners. Match’s core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist. At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organization—a staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competent—are vital to our goals and mission. Position: ABA Therapist (2026-2027) Location: Boston, MA (Hyde Park Campus) Start date: August, 2026 OVERVIEW OF ROLE The ABA Therapist will support elementary school students with high needs related to behavior. They will provide support around functional analyses and assessment, behavior improvement plans, teaching behavior acquisition and reduction procedures, and developing adaptive skills. They will work under the supervision of our Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and collaborate with special education staff and consultants to support all students. This position is based at Match Community Day, our PreK-5 elementary school located at 100 Poydras St. in Hyde Park. The compensation for a Match ABA Therapist position starts at an annual salary of $52,499 and can be higher based on prior relevant experience. Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 90% coverage of health insurance costs and student loan repayment assistance. DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES This position includes a number of essential responsibilities, including (but not limited to): Assist in the development, facilitation, and follow-up training on supporting high behavioral needs Use data collection tools with fidelity to support students Assist with designing and implementing behavior support plans (BSPs) for students Support general education teachers, special education teachers, and inclusion aides on implementing BSPs Consult with special education teachers, inclusion aides, and general educators on the behaviors support needs and accommodations for students Collaborate with students’ families as needed to support school to home connections Support school leaders and Deans as needed with students in need Join IEP meetings as requested by Special Education Coordinator QUALIFICATIONS Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background. Certified as ABA Therapist or Behavior Technician Successful completion of formal training in the analysis of behavior and instructional strategies training related to working with students who have disabilities A strong track record of success for working with students with disabilities A strong track record of consistently meeting compliance deadlines Experience working in academic school setting preferred Committed to forming genuine relationships with families Alignment to Match’s vision and values ABOUT MATCH EDUCATION Match Education (www.matcheducation.org) is the shared brand name of Match Charter Public School and The Match School Foundation, Inc. Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education. We operate a high-performing urban charter public school and a unique associate teacher program that trains teachers for high-poverty schools. Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform. The Match Foundation, Inc. and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.