Lead Classroom Assistant

Advocates; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work-life balance

Room for advancement

Job summary

Advocates Darnell School in Hudson, Massachusetts is seeking a Lead Classroom Assistant to support two students with autism and other developmental challenges. You will design and implement IEP-based programming, track progress, and collaborate with the Head Teacher to support assessments and staff training.

The role includes data collection, running weekly home parent trainings, and transporting students when needed. Open to immediate start; 221-day ABA school, pay $26-$34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, ABA or related field.
• Proficiency in word processing and computer literacy.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Must pass background checks and have a valid driver’s license with safe driving record and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Case management for two students
• Implement student individualized education plan (IEP) goals
• Implement behavior support plans
• Collect data for IEP goals using an electronic data collection system or via paper and pencil
• Review and summarise data on goals for case students using electronic data collection system
• Develop and/or modify student programming
• Assist head teacher with assessments
• Assist head teacher in training new staff
• Conduct weekly home parent training for case students
• Accompany and teach students in the community
• Transport students in the community, as needed
• Attend weekly classroom staff meetings
• Attend monthly school wide trainings
• Maintain certifications (First Aid, CPR, Safety Care)

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in special education, ABA or related field

Job description

Job Description

Rate: $26-$34 (Rate determined by degree and experience)

The Lead Classroom Assistant will provide case management for two students, including designing and implementing student programming based on the students' individualized education plan (IEP) goals. In collaboration with the Head Teacher, you will assist with assessments, ensure accurate data collection, help train new staff, and maintain a cohesive and supportive classroom environment and student success. You will also support families by conducting weekly home parent training sessions.

The Darnell School is a program of Advocates and is a 221-day-per-year ABA school program serving students ages 9-22 with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges. Our mission is to teach, support and empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives based on their needs and choices. We offer spacious classrooms with ample opportunity for community skill-building, relationship development and recreation.

Learn more about The Darnell School here: https://darnellschool.org/

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a close-knit community that values ideas and contributions from staff.

Responsibilities

• Case management for two students
• Implement student individualized education plan (IEP) goals
• Implement behavior support plans
• Collect data for IEP goals using an electronic data collection system or via paper and pencil
• Review and summarise data on goals for case students using electronic data collection system
• Develop and/or modify student programming
• Assist head teacher with assessments
• Assist head teacher in training new staff
• Conduct weekly home parent training for case students
• Accompany and teach students in the community
• Transport students in the community, as needed
• Attend weekly classroom staff meetings
• Attend monthly school wide trainings
• Maintain certifications (First Aid, CPR, Safety Care)

Lead Classroom Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5978662

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $26 to $34 Per Hour

Job Categories: Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, Applied Behavior Analysis or related field
  Computer literacy skills, including ability to be proficient in word processing
  Skills in effective communication, include spoken and written English
  Must successfully pass background checks. Must have valid driver’s license, safe driving record, automobile insurance and access to vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport.

Contact Information

• Eleni Karapatsas , Senior Recruiter
• Advocates
• 1881 Worcester Rd
• Framingham, Massachusetts 01701
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]