Program Assistant Choices (8 positions)

Applitrack; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Methuen Public School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support students with emotional disabilities in both inclusion and separate settings. The role involves academic support, behavior plan implementation, and assisting with arrival and dismissal at Donald P Timony Grammar School.

The position requires a high school diploma with an associate degree or higher preferred, experience with children, and the ability to work with professional staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Experience working with children/students is desirable.
• Experience assisting in program implementation is preferred.
• Ability to work with professional staff.
• Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities in inclusive and substantially separate settings.
• Assist with behavior plan implementation and monitoring.
• Provide academic support as needed.
• Assist with arrival and dismissal routines.
• Perform duties as assigned by school administration.

Skills

Experience with children

Program implementation

Collaboration with staff

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher 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

Salary - $32,632

Position Purpose

Support students wiht emotional disabilities in both upper and lower school inclusion programming. Support with academics; providing accomodations and lesson support. Implement behavior plans, manage behaviors, assist with social skills and inclusion throughout the school environment. Assist with arrival and dismissal. Physically demanding position. Must obtain CPI training (during work hours) and be able to physically manage/restrain if needed. Flexibility within the program to work with a variety of student needs.

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

General Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities in inclusive and substantially separate settings
• Needs to assist with behavior plan implementation
• Provide academic support as needed
• Monitoring for attention, work completion and social navigation
• Perform duties as assigned by school administration
• Other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher.

Postings current as of 9/30/2026 8:00:58 AM CST.

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