Program Assistant 1:1 -504

Young World Physical Education; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Donald P. Timony Grammar School in Methuen, MA is seeking a Program Assistant 1:1 - 504 to support a student with intensive needs. The role requires data collection, close proximity supervision, academic support, and assistance with toileting and behavior plans as needed.

This full-time position emphasizes teamwork with instructional staff, flexibility to follow directions, and comfortable use of iPad apps for communication.

Qualifications

• SPEDIAC training preferred
• Associates Degree preferred
• Program Assistant training, experience or equivalent is desired
• Enjoy children and be capable of using good judgment in working with students and instructional staff assigned to the program
• Ability to communicate with TEAM members and work cooperatively as student dictates and maintains a safe and secure educational environment

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 need
• Monitoring for attention, work completion and social navigation
• Perform duties as assigned by school administration
• Perform other duties as per the building supervisor

Job description

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Program Assistant 1:1 -504

Donald P. Timony Grammar School Donald P. Timony Grammar School - Methuen, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Methuen Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5872963

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Program Assistant 1:1 - 504

Position Purpose

Assist student with intensive special needs throughout the day in class, electives, lunch and movement throughout the building at all times in a substantially separate setting, maintain very close proximity, collect data, closely monitor student throughout the day across all settings, provide academic support as needed, toileting assistance, monitoring for attention, work completion and social navigation, must be very comfortable with using assistive technology including iPad and various apps for communication needs of students, physical support of students may be required, able to take data on behavior plan, team player, flexible in taking direction to assist student as needed.

Qualifications:

• SPEDIAC training preferred
• Associates Degree preferred
• Program Assistant training, experience or equivalent is desired
• Enjoy children and be capable of using good judgment in working with students and instructional staff assigned to the program
• Ability to communicate with TEAM members and work cooperatively as student dictates and maintains a safe and secure educational environment

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 need
• Monitoring for attention, work completion and social navigation
• Perform duties as assigned by school administration
• Perform other duties as per the building supervisor

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Christopher Reeve , Supervising Principal
• 45 Pleasant View Street
• Methuen, Massachusetts 01844
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]