Special Education Program Assistant

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

Job summary

Methuen Public School District is seeking a Special Education Assistant at Methuen High School to support students with intensive needs in and around the classroom. The role involves assisting throughout the day, data collection, and close collaboration with instructional staff.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, providing academic support, and assisting with feeding and toileting 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.
• Ability to communicate with TEAM members and work cooperatively as student dictates and maintains a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students with disabilities in inclusive and substantially separate settings.
• 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

Communication with TEAM members

Team player

Flexible in taking direction

Assistive technology experience

Education

SPEDIAC training preferred

Associates degree preferred

Program Assistant training/experience preferred

Job description

Methuen Public School District is seeking a Special Education Assistant at Methuen High School to support students with intensive needs in and around the classroom. The role involves assisting throughout the day, data collection, and close collaboration with instructional staff.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, providing academic support, and assisting with feeding and toileting as needed.