Lower School Program Assistant Pathways Sub Separate

Young World Physical Education; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh Grammar School in Methuen, MA is hiring a Lower School Program Assistant Pathways Sub Separate to support students with disabilities, assist with instruction, and help implement behavior plans. Starting date is Sep 1, 2026, and the position is full-time under Methuen Public Schools.

Job ID 5872931; posted Aug 6, 2026. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (associates preferred), experience with children, and the ability to work with teachers and BCBA staff to create a positive

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates degree or higher preferred.
• Experience working with children.
• Experience assisting in program implementation.
• Ability to work with professional staff.
• Outstanding preparation or experience may substitute for other qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with toileting and feeding needs; 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 and implementing behavior plans as directed by BCBA and/or classroom teacher.
• 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 need.
• 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

Team collaboration

Behavior support

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or higher preferred

Job description

Lower School Program Assistant Pathways Sub Separate

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Job Details

Job ID: 5872931
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Position Purpose

• Supporting students with toileting and feeding needs; 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 and implementing behavior plans as directed by BCBA and/or classroom teacher.

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.

Additional Duties:

• 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 need


• 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

Welcome to Marsh Grammar School

The Marsh Grammar School Family is committed to the academic, physical, emotional, and social development of its student population.Our school community embraces the philosophy and goals of the Methuen Public Schools. Thus, our mission is to prepare students to live and compete in a global society.To accomplish this mission:We place a strong emphasis, as a grammar school, on having our students be proficient with the Methuen curriculum, performing optimally on standardized tests.We promote the concept of citizenship, living and working cooperatively with diverse individuals and groups.We foster cultural awareness of world cultures preparing our students for an ever shrinking globe.Achievement of our mission involves the collective effort and involvement of the entire Marsh Grammar School family: students, parents, and staff.

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Rebecca Gordon , Supervising Principal


• 309 Pelham Street


• Methuen, Massachusetts 01844


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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