Special Ed Program Assistant (Per Diem) - Impact & Support

Methuen Public School District; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Methuen Public School District at Methuen High School seeks a part-time Special Education Assistant to support students with intensive needs across classrooms, electives, lunch and movement in a substantially separate setting.

The role requires experience with assistive technology (iPad), data collection, behavior monitoring, and close collaboration with instructional staff to maintain a safe and engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• SPED training or coursework preferred.
• Associates Degree preferred in education support.
• Program Assistant training or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Ability to communicate with TEAM members and work cooperatively.
• Comfort with assistive technology and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities in inclusive and substantially separate settings.
• Assist with behavior plan implementation and data collection.
• Provide academic support as needed.
• May assist with feeding and toileting needs.
• Monitor attention, work completion, and social navigation; perform duties as assigned.

Skills

SPED training

Associates Degree preferred

Program Assistant training/experience

Team collaboration

Communication with TEAM

Education

Associates Degree

Program Assistant training/experience

Tools

iPad & apps for communication

Job description

Methuen Public School District at Methuen High School seeks a part-time Special Education Assistant to support students with intensive needs across classrooms, electives, lunch and movement in a substantially separate setting.

The role requires experience with assistive technology (iPad), data collection, behavior monitoring, and close collaboration with instructional staff to maintain a safe and engaging learning environment.