Educational Therapy Assistant (ETA)

South Hadley Public Schools; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

South Hadley Public Schools seeks an Educational Therapy Assistant (ETA) at Mosier School in South Hadley, MA. The role starts immediately and supports students with disabilities under the direction of special education staff, collecting progress data and implementing interventions as prescribed.

The position is full-time with a starting wage of $24 per hour. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred college education and experience with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college education preferred.
• Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.
• Specialized training related to the needs of students preferred.
• Trained in verbal de-escalation and physical restraint within 6 months.
• Ability to behave honestly, professionally, and ethically.

Responsibilities

• Work with intensive disabilities and associated equipment.
• Collect data on students to monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies.
• Use technology in the compilation of information.
• Implement IEP/504 accommodations under supervision of Special Education personnel.
• Supervise students and ensure tasks are completed.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate pro-socially with students and parents.

Skills

Data collection

Professionalism

Verbal de-escalation

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College education preferred

Experience with disabilities preferred

Specialized training preferred

Tools

Assistive technology devices

Educational software

Job description

Educational Therapy Assistant (ETA)

South Hadley Public Schools Mosier School - South Hadley, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5919167
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Goals:
1.To assist the teaching and related service staff in the provision of a teaching program for children with disabilities requiring intensive programming or equipment. This individual will work under the direction of special education personnel and be responsible for administering interventions and instruction as specified and demonstrated by special education personnel.
a. significant ADL needs (toileting, feeding, dressing and/or undressing) are atypical to the developmental level.
b. complex communication needs, such as assistive technology devices.
c. some duties may also include direct instruction not under the immediate supervision of a
general education or special education teacher
2.To collect data on students, to help determine progress and adapt teaching strategies.

Supervision:Reports to the Director of Student Services, Building Principal, Assistant Principal and/or Special Education Teacher

Experience and Training

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; college education or highly qualified status is preferred.
• Experience working with children with disabilities (preferred)
• Specialized training related to the needs of students (preferred)
• Ability to behave honestly, professionally, and ethically.
• To be trained in verbal de-escalation and physical restraint within 6 months.

Position Type: Full-time Salary: $24 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

Performance Responsibilities:

• 1. Works with intensive disabilities and associated equipment
• 2. Able to use various technology in the compilation of information
• 3. Demonstrates willingness to accept and use feedback as the basis for modifying performance
• 4. Attends professional development provided by the school district to further enhance skills associated with the student’s specific needs.
• 5. Ability to take the appropriate course of action to ensure the safety and welfare of students.
• 6. Ability to use appropriate judgment; can distinguish between critical and non-critical events.
• 7. Ensures students are supervised and complete assigned tasks
• 8. Willing to take direction; communicates pro-social attitudes to students and parents, models’ appropriate behavior
• 9. Emotionally consistent; has a high tolerance for frustration
• 10. Ability to empathizes with the student while providing support and structure; sets appropriate limits on behavior.
• 11. Encourages independence, autonomy, a sense of self-esteem, and control over the environment
• 12. Ability to work with the philosophy of the program; adheres to program/treatment guidelines
• 13. Commitment to and advocacy for the education of all students as the primary mission of the public schools.
• 14. Implements the general/special education accommodations and provides general/special education instruction as stated on the IEP or 504 Plan with (daily) guidance of the assigned Special Education personnel/supervisor.
• 15. Under supervision of the general/special education personnel, works with small groups of students or 1:1 to reinforce concepts and skills initially introduced by the teachers or specialists.
• 16. Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the special education evaluation team conferring about one of the students to whom assigned, while adhering to the district’s confidentiality policy
• 17. Supports the assigned general/special education personnel, as needed, with design and preparation of educational materials, while adhering to the district’s confidentiality policy
• 18. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Beth Cooke , Director of Student Services
• 116 Main Street
• South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]