Foundations Sub-Separate Program Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Methuen Public Schools seeks a Foundations Sub-Separate Program Assistant to support students with disabilities in inclusive and substantially separate settings. The role involves assisting with toileting, feeding, and behavior plans, and helping implement lesson plans created by the special education teacher.

Starting date is Sep 1, 2026 with a salary of $32,632 per year. This full-time position is located in Methuen, MA and is supervised by the school administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with associate's 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.

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities in inclusive and substantially separate settings.
• Needs to assist with a behavior plan implementation.
• Provide academic support as needed.
• May need to support feeding and toileting needs; Monitoring for 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

Program implementation support

Work with professional staff

Behavior plan support

Education

High school diploma (associate's preferred)

Job description

Foundations Sub-Separate Program Assistant

Early Childhood Center/Branch Street Early Childhood Center/Branch Street - Methuen, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Methuen Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5873000

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Supporting students with toileting & feeding needs; some students may require physical transfers; supporting instruction and implementing programs/lesson plans created by the special education teacher; escorting students to and from pick up/drop off locations during arrival and dismissal; supporting behavior plans as directed by BCBA and/or classroom teacher.

Salary - $32,632

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 a behavior plan implementation
• Provide academic support as needed
• May need to support feeding and toileting needMonitoring 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

Salary: $32,632 to $32,632 Per Year

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Gina Bozek , Director of Student Services
• 10 Ditson Place
• Methuen, Massachusetts 01844
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]