NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PLEASE POST May 13, 2026 POSITION: Behavioral Therapist Positions - 32.5 hours/week LOCATION: District START DATE: Immediately Responsibilities: The ABA Therapist will report to a designated BCBA and special education teacher and will: implement IEP goals as directed by the Special Education Teacher work with other specialists and parents to implement additional specified goals and objectives implement programs developed by teacher and consultant teach daily living (ADL's), social skills, receptive and expressive language skills maintain accurate data and graphing on all designated programs plan and implement all aspects of systematic instructional sequences within self-contained classroom, inclusion environments, and reverse mainstream environments meet regularly with ABA consultant, special education teacher, support team attend staff meetings video tape work sessions as appropriate provide reports of student progress when deemed necessary by teacher and/or team maintain student safety including the application of crisis prevention interventions and physical management techniques, including protective holds, when necessary and appropriate implement behavior intervention plans designed to reinforce appropriate behaviors and eliminate inappropriate behaviors including disruptive behaviors such as aggression or bolting Qualifications: Two to three years' experience providing ABA instruction demonstrate knowledge of special education practices (autism) possess excellent written and verbal communication skills must be flexible, creative, and demonstrate strong organizational skills must be highly motivated and self-directed Remuneration: $30.75 / Hour The Newtown Public School District values the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our students and community. We are committed to recruiting, supporting, mentoring, coaching and retaining a highly motivated, diverse, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff.