ABA Instructor

Job Description

ABA Instructor  

School-Based Behavior Specialist 

$44,000-$52,000 | Full-Time 

Join Community Autism Services - Build a Meaningful Career with Hands-On ABA Experience & Mentorship! 

Community Autism Services (CAS), a division of The Stepping Stones Group, is seeking a passionate ABA Instructor (ABAI) to support students in school-based settings through direct instruction, collaboration, and training. Whether you're working toward your BCBA or looking to grow beyond an RBT role, this is a unique opportunity to deepen your clinical skills with mentorship and career support along the way. 

About Community Autism Services 

At Community Autism Services, we believe in delivering compassionate, high-quality ABA services that empower students and school teams. Our ascent-based ABA model is built on trust, collaboration, and innovation, helping learners build meaningful skills while supporting clinicians with growth-focused mentorship and leadership opportunities. If you're ready to take the next step in your ABA career, we're ready to guide you. 

What You'll Do 

As a School-Based Behavior Specialist (ABAI), you'll be embedded within educational teams to apply ABA principles, guide school staff, and directly impact student success through modeling, coaching, and data-informed strategies. Here's how you'll make a difference: 

• Model and implement behavior-analytic strategies to promote student success across academic and behavioral goals 
• Support school personnel in the implementation of ABA-based programming and interventions 
• Provide ongoing feedback, model techniques, and assist with competency assessments 
• Collect and interpret behavioral data to inform instructional strategies and interventions 
• Collaborate with special education staff, behavior teams, and administrators to ensure consistency and generalization of support 
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention planning 
• Assist with curriculum development through the lens of behavior analysis 
• Support students during moments of behavioral escalation using proactive and responsive strategies 
• Receive supervision, participate in team problem-solving, and develop the skills needed for independent clinical practice 

What Makes This Role Unique 

• Mentorship Toward BCBA Certification: Gain hands-on experience with built-in supervision and guidance from BCBAs 
• School-Based Training Ground: Engage with diverse learners (4-8 student caseload) in a collaborative, multidisciplinary school setting 
• Leadership Development: Step into a training role with opportunities to lead, coach, and model ABA strategies for school staff 
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with experienced clinicians, educators, and administrators to drive meaningful student outcomes 
• Growth-Focused Culture: Access a clear path to advance within the organization while pursuing higher certification or specialization 

Who You Are 

• Bachelor's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field (preferred) 
• Minimum of 3 years working with children or adolescents in educational or ABA settings 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coach, collaborate, and adapt in dynamic environments 
• Advanced RBT, BCaBA, or actively working toward BCBA certification (preferred but not required) 
• Committed to ethical, student-centered care and continuous professional development 

Schedule & Work Environment 

• Full-Time
• School-based caseload in the Peterborough Region

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive Salary: $45,000-$52,000 annually based on experience 
• Paid Time Off, sick days, and holidays 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Retirement Plan 
• Life Insurance 
• Paid supervision and professional development 
• Career advancement pathways 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Flexible scheduling options 
• Referral Bonuses 
• Fun team events, mentorship, and mission-driven culture

• Be part of a clinical team focused on excellence, collaboration, and outcomes 
• Access career advancement opportunities and leadership development 
• Practice within a values-driven organization: Team First, Make a Difference, See it Through, Be Yourself, and Better Every Day 
• Thrive in an environment that supports autonomy and encourages innovation 

Apply Today 

Ready to elevate your ABA career? Apply now to join a team that's making a difference-one child, one family, and one community at a time.