Program Assistant 1:1 - 504

Applitrack; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Methuen Public School District is seeking a Program Assistant 1:1- 504 to support a student with intensive needs across class and school settings. You will assist with data collection, implement behavior plans, and provide academic and daily living support in collaboration with teachers and staff.

The role requires comfort with assistive technology and strong teamwork to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment for the student throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• SPED IAC training preferred.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Program Assistant training, experience or equivalent is desired.
• Able to communicate with TEAM members and maintain a safe 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 needs.
• Monitoring for attention, work completion and social navigation.
• Perform duties as assigned by school administration.
• Perform other duties as per the building supervisor.

Skills

Team player

Data collection

Assistive technology

Communication with staff

Behavior support

Education

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Methuen Public School District

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/6/2026
• Location: Donald P Timony Grammar School
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

Program Assistant 1:1- 504

Salary - $32,632

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

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