Choices Program Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Donald P. Timony Grammar School in Methuen, Massachusetts invites applications for a Choices Program Assistant.

The role supports students with emotional disabilities in inclusive and specialized settings, assists with academics, accommodations and behavior support, and helps with arrival and dismissal. The position is full-time, requires a high school diploma (associates degree preferred), and prior experience with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with associates degree or higher preferred.
• Experience working with children/students.
• Experience assisting in program implementation.
• Ability to work with professional staff.
• Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities in inclusive and substantially separate settings.
• Assist with behavior plan implementation.
• Provide academic support as needed.
• Monitor attention, work completion and social navigation.
• Perform duties as assigned by school administration.
• Other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher.

Skills

Experience with children

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or higher preferred

Tools

CPI training

Job description

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Choices Program Assistant

Donald P. Timony Grammar School Donald P. Timony Grammar School - Methuen, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Methuen Public Schools

Job Details

• Job ID: 5872958
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Program Assistant Choices

Position Purpose

Support students wth emotional disabilities in both upper and lower school inclusion programming. Support with academics; providing accomodations and lesson support. Implement behavior plans, manage behaviors, assist with social skills and inclusion throughout the school environment. Assist with arrival and dismissal. Physically demanding position. Must obtain CPI training (during work hours) and be able to physically manage/restrain if needed. Flexibility within the program to work with a variety of student needs.

Qualifications

High school diploma required with associates degree or higher preferred

Experience working with children/students

Experience assisting in program implementation

Ability to work with professional staff

Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications

General Responsibilities

Support students with disabilities in inclusive and substantially separate settings

Needs to assist with behavior plan implementation

Provide academic support as needed

Monitoring for attention, work completion and social navigation

Perform duties as assigned by school administration

Other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Christopher Reeve , Supervising Principal
• 45 Pleasant View Street
• Methuen, Massachusetts 01844
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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