Program Assistant Lower School Pathways Sub Separate (4 openings)

Methuen Public School District; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Methuen Public School District is hiring multiple Program Assistants for Lower School Pathways Sub Separate (5 openings). You will support students with autism in a lower school self-contained classroom, assisting with academics and implementing programming created by the special education teacher.

The role involves behavior management, helping with self-help skills and social skills, assisting with arrival and dismissal, and facilitating inclusion in general education classes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism in a lower school self-contained classroom.
• Assist with academics by implementing lesson plans/programming developed by the special education teacher.
• Support behavior management and implement behavior plans.
• Assist with self-help skills, toileting, social skills, and inclusion throughout the school environment.
• Assist with arrival/dismissal and inclusion into general education classes.

Skills

Experience with young children

Team collaboration

Communication with professionals

Behavior management

Assist with self-help skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Program Assistant Lower School Pathways Sub Separate (5 openings)

Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant

• Date Posted: 8/6/2026
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

Salary - $32,632

Position Purpose

Support students with autism/characteristics of autism who attend a lower school self-contained classroom. Support with academics - implementing lesson plans/programming developed by the special education teacher, behavior management, implement behavior plan , assist with self help skills, toileting, social skills, and inclusion throughout the school environment. Assist with arrival/dismissal. Support students during inclusion into general education classes. Knowledge/will be trained if student uses a communication device. Physically demanding position, seeking team player. Other duties per administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with associates degree or higher preferred
• Experience working with young children
• 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