Job Description
Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We’re excited to announce an opportunity for a Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant in Norfolk County, MA for the 2025–2026 school year.
Position Details:
- Location: Norfolk County, MA
- Start & End Date: 2025–2026 School Year (now through June 16, 2026)
- Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 8:30AM-3:15PM and Friday, 8:30AM-11:45PM
- Hours: Approximately 32 hours per week
- Substantially separate ABA based classroom
Responsibilities:
- Implement educational and behavioral programs based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for students with disabilities who exhibit significant and challenging behaviors.
- Support students in developing skills across areas including social interactions, academics (reading and math), communication, self-care, and vocational skills.
- Provide 1:1 or small group instruction in school, community, and possibly home settings, always maintaining 100% visual surveillance and strict adherence to safety protocols, including bolting and lost child procedures.
- Collect and graph treatment data daily to monitor progress and collaborate with BCBAs and special educators to evaluate and adjust programming as needed.
- Offer hands-on support for activities of daily living, including toileting and personal hygiene, to reinforce positive behaviors and reduce interfering behaviors using reinforcement strategies.
- Use highly structured, individualized treatment programs developed by behavioral specialists to teach and generalize new skills.
- Handle and respond appropriately to significant acting-out behaviors, which may include aggression (e.g., biting, hitting) or self-injurious behaviors (e.g., head banging, skin picking), following behavior intervention plans with fidelity.
- Reinforce positive behaviors and use evidence-based interventions to decrease problematic behaviors, under the supervision of a BCBA.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with students with special needs, particularly those with autism.
- Ability to follow structured behavior plans and support team collaboration.
- Strong communication and reliability.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay and benefits package.
- Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
- Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
- Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
- Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Why Apply?
If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.
Ready to join us? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!