25 Sep
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A Balanced Approach
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Cambridge
25 Sep
A Balanced Approach
Cambridge
We are seeking an experienced, positive, and reliableABA Therapistto join our team. This is a long-term prospect for someone who is passionate about helping adolescents develop the skills they need to succeed both academically and independently.
The ideal candidate will combine evidence-based ABA strategies with strong academic support, helping students build executive functioning skills, improve focus, establish effective study habits, complete homework, and develop greater independence.
Schedule:After School, Monday to Friday (part-time hours)
Role Profile
Provide individualized one-on-one ABA therapy and academic support to students in home and/or community settings. The primary focus of this role is to strengthen executive functioning skills while supporting homework completion, study habits, organization, attention, and academic achievement across high school subjects.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualizedafter-schoolABA therapy and academic tutoring to high school students.
- Support the development of executive functioning skills, including organization, planning, time management, task initiation, and task completion.
- Assist students with homework, studying, assignment planning, and test preparation.
- Implement behaviour strategies that improve attention, motivation, self-regulation, and independence during academic tasks.
- Develop and reinforce effective study habits and learning strategies.
- Collect data and monitor student progress toward individualized goals.
- Communicate regularly with families and collaborate with other professionals when appropriate.
- Prepare learning materials and adapt instruction to meet each student's unique learning profile.
- Foster a positive, structured, and encouraging learning environment.
Qualifications
- Experience working with adolescents with autism or other neurodiverse learners.
- Strong understanding of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles and their application.
- Experience supporting executive functioning, behavioural skill development, and self regulation.
- Ability to provide academic tutoring at the high school level across core academic subjects.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Patient, dependable, flexible, and committed to providing consistent, high-quality support.
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Child & Youth Studies, Behavioural Science, or a related field.
- Certificate in Autism and Behavioural Science, RBT certification, or equivalent ABA training.
- Previous experience as an ABA Therapist, Behaviour Therapist, Educational Assistant, Special Education Teacher, or Academic Tutor.
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable transportation.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a professional who enjoys helping students develop the skills necessary for long-term academic success. The ideal candidate is engaging, encouraging, and committed to building strong relationships with students and families while promoting independence, confidence, and positive learning habits.
📌 ABA Therapist/High School Tutor (Cambridge)
🏢 A Balanced Approach
📍 Cambridge