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May Center School for Brain Injury - Norwood, MA
Special Education Teacher Assistant
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Special Education Teacher Assistant
May Institute
May Center School for Brain Injury
- Norwood, MA
- Norwood, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5905542Application Deadline:
Nov 01, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)Posted:
YesterdayStarting Date:
Immediately Job Description Special Education Teacher Assistant Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 7:15am-3:45pm Year-Round Program Support. Empower. Transform. As a Teacher Assistant at our May Center School in Norwood you'll be an essential part of our mission to support students ages 5-21 with Brain Injury or Neurobehavioral Disorders as they work toward their goals and aspirations. While working with students and using proven methods of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), you'll provide compassionate care, facilitate personalized assistance, and engage in skill-building activities. You'll help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can grow, thrive, and achieve greater independence. Join us as we make a meaningful difference, one day at a time!What You'll Do:
Collaborative Teamwork:
Partner closely with lead teachers to bring individualized educational plans (IEPs) to life, ensuring each student's unique needs are met.Direct Support:
Provide hands-on assistance with personal care tasks and expertly manage behavioral crises, offering unwavering support to students during classroom activities to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.Positive Communication:
Harness the power of positive behavior support strategies to develop essential social skills, enhance communication abilities, and promote independence among students.Supportive Atmosphere:
Cultivate a warm, supportive atmosphere where students feel valued, respected, and empowered to embrace their journey of learning and growth
Documentation and Reporting:
Thoroughly document student progress and maintain open lines of communication with parents, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary team, ensuring everyone is informed and involved in each student's educational journey.What You Bring:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
- Valid and current U.S. driver's license with at least 1 year of licensed driving experience.
- Empathy, patience, compassion, and the ability to support children with diverse communication and behavioral needs.
- Experience with children or individuals with special needs (preferred but not required). Why Join Us?:
Competitive Pay:
$21.50Health Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Education Support:
Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment assistance.Retirement Planning:
403 (b) with employer match.Career Growth:
Paid training, certification programs, and advancement pathways.Well-Being Resources:
Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 support.Flexibility:
Dependent care FSA and additional voluntary benefits. Make a positive impact- Apply today!