Special Education Support Specialist

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

Job summary

Methuen Public School District at Methuen High School is seeking a Support Staff/Special Education Assistant to help foster the educational and social development of students under the direction of classroom teachers. This role involves assisting with therapy routines, IEP implementation, data collection, and day-to-day support in multiple settings.

Responsibilities include supporting students with disabilities, helping with behavior plans, providing academic support, and assisting with

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate 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 qualifications.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Ability to work with professionalStaff

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Methuen Public School District at Methuen High School is seeking a Support Staff/Special Education Assistant to help foster the educational and social development of students under the direction of classroom teachers. This role involves assisting with therapy routines, IEP implementation, data collection, and day-to-day support in multiple settings.

Responsibilities include supporting students with disabilities, helping with behavior plans, providing academic support, and assisting with