Elementary Bridge Behavior Technician

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2025

Job : 5261883

Position Type: Full‑Time

ABA Behavior Technician (Behavior Therapist)

This position provides a variety of services to students in a classroom and school‑based environment as part of our BRIDGE program.

In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti‑racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

• 1‑3 years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delay, or Emotional/Behavioral Disorders in an educational setting.
• Training and experience using the tenets and techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), or a willingness to be trained.
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree. Degree in education, special education, or related fields such as psychology, with training>

• Familiarity with Language Arts, Mathematics, and Content Area knowledge relevant to the educational level of the student, and commitment to modifying curriculum to align with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Implement academic, social language, and behavioral programming using the methodology of ABA for individuals with developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or emotional/behavioral disorders.
• Create teaching materials that align with academic, social‑language, and behavioral programming.
• Assist in functional assessment and analysis, deliver behavior programming using ABA, and report to supervisor‑level behavior analysts to refine and modify programs with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a program book and summarize and visually represent academic and behavioral programming weekly.
• Support students during transitions between classes, beginning and ending of the day, at recess, specials, lunch, and snack to optimize social interactions and pragmatic instruction in real‑life situations throughout the school day using ABA.
• Positions may require home‑based or extended‑day services and require travel within the local area.
• Assist in all aspects of the school day, including supervision at recess, lunch, and other duties.
• Responsible for implementing other job‑related duties as needed.
• Consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students.

• Physically able to respond (push, pull, or carry at least 60 lbs) to students who are physically unsafe and use physical restraints as part of a de‑escalation process.
• Physically able to respond to students who have bolted from the building.
• Physically able to maintain a safe learning environment, including moving furniture in response to a crisis situation, and regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Andrea Vargas, Principal
• Peirce Elementary School
• Email: vargasa.ma.us