1:1 Special Education Aide — Make a Difference

Valley Collaborative; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick & personal days

State retirement

403B

Tuition assistance

Health and dental insurance

Life/STD/LTD insurance

Job summary

Valley Collaborative in Billerica, MA is seeking a 1:1 Paraprofessional Aide for middle and high school settings. The role involves assisting teachers, supporting IEP goals, and ensuring student safety in all environments.

The position is full-time, 6.5 hours daily, Monday through Friday, with hourly pay ranging from $20 to $26. Ideal candidates have experience with autism and a passion for helping students.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with autism, special learning, emotional, and/or behavioral needs.
• The desire to make a difference in a student’s life.
• Ability to teach, mentor, coach, and advocate for students.
• Flexibility to meet identified student needs.
• A strong commitment to the goals, mission, and philosophy of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in delivery of the curriculum, lesson plans, and implementation of IEP goals and objectives.
• Ensure safety of students in all environments.
• Assist in facilitation of independence, social awareness, language, and appropriate behavior.
• Responsible for other student concerns that arise, and communicate concerns to teacher or student's team.
• Understand and deliver appropriate behavioral plan for each student working collaboratively with the teachers and behaviorists.
• Assist in collecting student data.
• Assist students with school and classroom activities, e.g.: lunch, break time, academic blocks.
• Collaborate with SLPs, OTs, BCBAs teachers and social workers
• Participate in staff meetings and in-service training as requested.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Autism support

Student advocacy

Mentoring

Flexibility

Mission alignment

Job description

Valley Collaborative in Billerica, MA is seeking a 1:1 Paraprofessional Aide for middle and high school settings. The role involves assisting teachers, supporting IEP goals, and ensuring student safety in all environments.

The position is full-time, 6.5 hours daily, Monday through Friday, with hourly pay ranging from $20 to $26. Ideal candidates have experience with autism and a passion for helping students.