Educational Assistant - Behavior Interventionist

Young World Physical Education; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmington Public Schools in Wilmington, MA seeks an Educational Assistant - Behavior Interventionist to support students with and without disabilities, delivering social/behavioral interventions in classrooms and other school settings.

You’ll collaborate with counselors and teachers, implement accommodations per IEPs/504 Plans, collect data on progress, and provide coaching and de-escalation strategies. Full-time, Aug 27, 2026 start.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children age 4-6 years old.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities.
• Experience in Early Childhood or Elementary school setting.
• Coursework or classes in the field of education, social work, or child development.
• Safety Care Certified or ability to participate in Safety Care training.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of social and emotional/behavioral interventions within the general education classroom or other school settings.
• Provide students with social, emotional, and behavioral supports to meet individual needs.
• Assist staff by implementing accommodations per IEPs/504 Plans/Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Collect data on students’ behaviors, goals, and objectives.
• Work with students individually or in groups to support access to learning and social-emotional skills.
• Collaborate with classroom and district staff to reinforce strategies.
• Deliver focused, individualized behavioral support aligned with student needs.
• Provide real-time coaching, redirection, and de-escalation strategies.
• Attend meetings, Safety Care training, and professional development.
• Co-design and model effective behavior management with staff.

Skills

Experience with children ages 4-6

Experience supporting students with DS

Early childhood/elementary setting

Safety Care training

Collaboration with staff

Education

Associate degree preferred

Coursework in education/child development

Job description

Educational Assistant - Behavior Interventionist

Wilmington Public Schools Wildwood School - Wilmington, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5876428
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

We are seeking a Behavioral Intervention Educational Assistant at the Early Childhood Centers to support students with and without disabilities in achieving their educational goals. The Educational Assistant will be responsible for the following:
Work under the supervision of the school adjustment counselors and special education teachers to support the delivery of social and emotional/behavioral interventions within the general education classroom or any other setting within the school where instruction may be occurring.
Provide students a variety of supports (social, emotional, and behavioral) to meet the varied and individual needs of each student.
Assist school staff by implementing student accommodations according to individual IEPs, 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, and/or the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan.
Assist school staff by collecting data on students’ behaviors, goals, and/or objectives.
Work with students individually or in groups to support access to learning and the development of social/emotional skills.
Work collaboratively with all school and district staff.
Deliver focused, individualized behavioral support aligned with students’ needs.
Provide real-time coaching, redirection, and de-escalation skills and strategies.
Participate in meetings, Safety Care training, and professional development opportunities as assigned by the building or district administrator.
Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and support staff to co-design, model, and reinforce effective behavior management strategies and social-emotional learning techniques.
Maintain professional working relationships with all staff.
Attend staff meetings as designated by the Educational Assistant contract.
Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of their work with all students and staff.
Other related duties as assigned by the ECC building principal.
This position is split between both the Wildwood and Boutwell Early Childhood Centers (ECC) Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $20 to $25 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Experience working with children age 4-6 years old
• Experience supporting students with disabilities
• Experience in Early Childhood or Elementary school setting
• Coursework or classes in the field of education, social work, or child development
• Safety Care Certified or ability to participate in Safety Care training
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristen Walsh , Principal-Boutwell Early Childhood Center
• 17 Boutwell St
• Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Notice of Non-Discrimination
All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Wilmington Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.