1:1 Special Education Program Assistant

Marsh Grammar School; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh Grammar School in Methuen, MA seeks a Program Assistant 1:1 to support a student with intensive special needs across in-class, electives, lunch, and movement settings. Responsibilities include data collection, assistive technology use, and academic support while maintaining safety and a positive educational environment.

The role requires close collaboration with the instructional team, flexibility, and strong communication to implement behavior plans and support daily activities in a

Qualifications

• SPEDIAC training preferred.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Program Assistant training, experience or equivalent is desired.
• Enjoy children and be capable of using good judgment in working with students and instructional staff assigned to the program.
• Ability to communicate with TEAM members and work cooperatively as student dictates and maintains a safe and secure educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities in inclusive and substantially separate settings.
• Needs to assist with a behaviour plan implementation.
• Provide academic support as needed.
• May need to support feeding and toileting need.
• Monitoring for attention, work completion and social navigation.
• Perform duties as assigned by school administration.
• Perform other duties as per the building supervisor.

Skills

SPEDIAC training

Program Assistant

Team communication

Children & safety

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Marsh Grammar School in Methuen, MA seeks a Program Assistant 1:1 to support a student with intensive special needs across in-class, electives, lunch, and movement settings. Responsibilities include data collection, assistive technology use, and academic support while maintaining safety and a positive educational environment.

The role requires close collaboration with the instructional team, flexibility, and strong communication to implement behavior plans and support daily activities in a