Behavioral Interventionist Educational Assistant — Early Childhood

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

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.