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ABA Therapist/High School Tutor

Provide one-on-one ABA therapy and academic tutoring to high school students to improve executive functioning and academic achievement. Implement behavioral strategies to enhance focus, independence, and study habits while monitoring progress through data collection.

  • On-site
  • Waterloo, ON
  • Posted Jul 24, 2026
  • Apply by Aug 23, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Full job description About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced, positive, and reliable ABA Therapist to join our team. This is a long-term opportunity 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 individualized after-school ABA 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. If you are passionate about combining ABA principles with academic support to help students thrive throughout their high school years, we encourage you to apply.

What you’ll do

Provide one-on-one ABA therapy and academic tutoring to high school students to improve executive functioning and academic achievement. Implement behavioral strategies to enhance focus, independence, and study habits while monitoring progress through data collection.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and ABA certification (e.g., RBT). Candidates must have experience working with neurodiverse adolescents and possess a valid Ontario driver's license.

Other relevant skills

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  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Executive Functioning Support
  • Academic Tutoring
  • Behavioral Strategy Implementation
  • Data Collection
  • Student Progress Monitoring
  • Lesson Planning
  • Self-Regulation Support
  • Time Management
  • Organization Skills
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Case Management

Job areas

  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Social Services

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Aug 23, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level
Application method
Direct apply is available