
ABA Therapy Data Annotator (Contract)
Frontera is reimagining how children with autism and other behavioral health needs get the care they deserve. We bring together world-class clinicians, technologists, and autism specialists to build cutting-edge AI tools that help care teams work smarter and spend more time with the children and families who need them most.
Our platform is HIPAA-compliant and designed for the real-world needs of behavioral health teams - from psychologists to ABA therapists. By combining evidence-based care with powerful technology, we’re expanding access to high-quality services for families everywhere.
Our Mission
Frontera exists to close the care gap: every child, no matter where they live, should be able to access effective behavioral healthcare.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with expertise in ABA services for young autistic children to join our team as a full-time Annotator Contractor. In this role, you will play a crucial part in building cutting-edge technology designed to improve and scale autism care delivery.
Why this role matters:
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Contribute directly to creating a groundbreaking technology that will impact countless lives.
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Gain practical experience applying behavior analytic frameworks to real-world scenarios.
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Learn from industry leaders and a passionate team dedicated to improving autism care.
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Help us bridge gaps in care access and deliver personalized treatment plans for better outcomes.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ABA Therapist to join our remote team in developing an innovative AI healthcare tool. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of field experience in ABA therapy and will be responsible for annotating data from videos, audios, and texts. This role involves working under the guidance of our project managers and contributing to the development of assessments for hypothetical cases of neurodivergent children.
Responsibilities
1. Data Annotation
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Annotate videos, audios, and texts to identify and categorize behaviors, communication patterns, and social cues.
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Access and review assigned video recordings of ABA therapy sessions.
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Ensure accuracy and consistency in data annotation to support AI model development.
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Maintain the highest level of data confidentiality.
2. Assessment and Evaluation
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Study various tests and assessments used in ABA therapy.
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Develop and conduct assessments on hypothetical neurodivergent cases to inform AI logic.
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Contribute to prompt engineering for behavior recognition tasks.
3. Team Collaboration
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Work with cross-functional teams including therapists, data scientists, and software engineers.
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Participate in meetings to help shape AI tool features and clinical accuracy.
4. Administrative Tasks
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Support administrative work as needed, including documentation and reporting.
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Coordinate with project managers to meet deadlines for annotation and assessments.
Qualifications
Education
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Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, or Applied Behavior Analysis required.
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Strong understanding of ABA principles and techniques.
Experience
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Minimum 2 years of field experience in ABA therapy.
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Experience with autism or developmental disabilities preferred.
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ABAT certification is a plus but not required.
Skills
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Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
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High attention to detail and strong organizational habits.
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Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
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Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
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Passion for using technology to improve healthcare outcomes for children with special needs.
Work Environment
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Full-time remote contract role (Monday–Friday).
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Mission-driven and collaborative environment focused on AI innovation in pediatric care.
Benefits
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Competitive compensation.
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Opportunities for growth and development in AI + healthcare.
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Supervision and support from project managers and BCBA advisors.
If you’re passionate about helping children with special needs and want to contribute to the future of healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us
At Frontera, you’ll join a team driven by impact. We’re growing quickly, backed by leading investors, and united by a shared belief that innovation and equity can change lives. If you’re excited to build the future of pediatric healthcare, we’d love to meet you.
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