Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist Job Description - Qualifications and Responsibilities

Sep 14, 2026

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Job description for an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist focused on delivering instructional and behavioral support under certified and/or licensed staff supervision. The role emphasizes helping students acquire and generalize academic, behavioral, social, and self-help skills using Applied Behavior Analysis principles. Responsibilities include communication with educators and BCBA, implementing discrete trial instruction, applying behavior intervention plans, collecting and entering student data, conducting supervised observation assessments, creating student-centered materials, and participating in parent training. Employment terms are defined by the school district and union, with annual evaluation by the principal or designee.

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| | | --- | | JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
2. Experience or demonstrated interest in working with students with developmental, behavioral, or learning difficulties.
3. Physically able to support and model skills across all learning environments (classroom, gym, playground, community settings) .
4. Able to model skills including gross motor, fine motor, play and social skills.
REPORTS TO:
Building principal or designee
JOB GOAL:
Provide instructional and behavioral support under the supervision of certified and/or licensed staff to help students acquire and generalize academic, behavioral, social and self-help skills through the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Effectively communicate with certified teaching staff, related services staff, and board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) about student performance and progress in academic, behavioral, social, and self-help areas.
2. Implement discrete trial instruction designed by certified staff and BCBA with assigned students.
3. Implement behavior intervention plans that are designed by the teacher and BCBA to reinforce appropriate behaviors and eliminate inappropriate behaviors, including disruption, aggression, or bolting.
4. Collect and input student level data as directed by certified staff, and/or the BCBA.
5. Conduct observation based assessments under the supervision of the BCBA.
6. Develop student-centered materials under the direction of certified or licensed staff (e.g., picture exchange, visual schedules) .
7. Participate in parent training meetings with certified and/or licensed staff.
8. Perform all tasks under the direct supervision of certified special education staff and/or BCBA.
9. Perform other duties relating to student needs assigned by certified staff, and/or the BCBA.
10. Required to work for up to six weeks during the summer in extended school year programs, when needed.
11. Participate annually in training on behavior de-escalation and physical management techniques (training may occur beyond the typical workday; additional compensation will be provided) .
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Determined by the working agreement between the Southington Board of Education and the United Public Service Employees Union (UPSEU) .
EVALUATION:
To be evaluated annually by the building principal or designee. |

FAQs

What is the main job goal of the ABA Therapist?

Provide instructional and behavioral support under certified or licensed staff supervision to help students acquire and generalize academic, behavioral, social, and self-help skills using Applied Behavior Analysis principles.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A high school diploma is required, and an associate degree is preferred. The candidate should have experience or demonstrated interest working with students with developmental, behavioral, or learning difficulties, and be physically able to model skills across learning environments.

What performance responsibilities does the ABA Therapist handle?

The therapist communicates with certified staff and the BCBA, implements discrete trial instruction, implements behavior intervention plans, collects and inputs student data, and conducts observation-based assessments under BCBA supervision. The role also includes developing student-centered materials and participating in parent training meetings.

How are employment terms and evaluation handled?

Terms of employment are determined by the working agreement between the Southington Board of Education and the United Public Service Employees Union (UPSEU). Performance is evaluated annually by the building principal or designee.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Jiven