Inclusion Program Assistant — Autism Support

Methuen Public School District; Marsh Corner (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Methuen Public School District is seeking LTS Program Assistants for Pathways Sub at Separate Lower School. The roles support students with autism in full inclusion settings, assist with behavior plan implementation, and help with data collection and daily monitoring across settings.

Responsibilities include academic support, possible toileting assistance, and aiding communication devices as needed, working with professional staff in a collaborative educational environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with associate's degree or higher preferred.
• Experience working with young children.
• 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 and assist students with autism across settings as they attend full inclusion.
• Assist with implementation of behavior plans and data collection.
• Monitor students throughout the day and provide academic support as needed.
• Potential toileting assistance and support for attention, work completion, and social navigation.
• Potential assistance for communication devices as needed.

Skills

Experience with young children

Program implementation experience

Team collaboration with staff

Education

High school diploma with associate's or higher preferred

Job description

Methuen Public School District is seeking LTS Program Assistants for Pathways Sub at Separate Lower School. The roles support students with autism in full inclusion settings, assist with behavior plan implementation, and help with data collection and daily monitoring across settings.

Responsibilities include academic support, possible toileting assistance, and aiding communication devices as needed, working with professional staff in a collaborative educational environment.