Jobs › West Springfield, MA › Special Education Teacher Assistant May Institute Special Education Teacher Assistant West Springfield, MA Apply Special Education Teacher Assistant/Para/Instructor Req #23195 West Springfield, MA, USA Full-Time Instructor Opportunities in West Springfield and Chicopee 40 hrs = (M-F, flex-start between 7am-8:10am, 8 hour shifts plus 30min unpaid midday break) 1 mandatory morning meeting per week at 7am or 7:40am Make a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents (ages 5?21) with Autism and developmental disabilities! As a Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional/Instructor, you?ll provide direct classroom support, implement intervention strategies, and help students build critical skills using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Your Impact:
Support lead teachers in implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Assist students with personal care and behavioral interventions. Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment. Use ABA strategies to promote communication, social skills, and independence. Document student progress and collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team.
What You Need:
Age:
18+
Education:
Bachelor\'s degree preferred
License:
Current and valid U.S. driver?s license
Availability:
40-hour work week, M-F, 8-hour days plus a 30-minute unpaid midday break. This is a year-round program.
Skills:
Strong interpersonal abilities, reliability, compassion, and adaptability Why Join Us?
Competitive Pay:
\$23.50-\$24.50, depending on applicable experience