Special Education Teacher Assistant

May Institute; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and paid holidays

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement & student loan**

Job summary

May Institute in Wilmington, MA seeks a Teacher Assistant to support lead teachers in implementing IEPs and assist students with personal care and behavioral interventions.

You will foster a safe, inclusive classroom and use ABA strategies to promote communication, social skills, and independence while documenting progress and collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• License: Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Availability: Full-time (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM), year-round program.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities, reliability, compassion, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Support lead teachers in implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Assist students with personal care and behavioral interventions.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Use ABA strategies to promote communication, social skills, and independence.
• Document student progress and collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Compassion

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Teacher Assistant (TA) – May Center School, Wilmington, MA

Make a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents (ages 3–21) with Autism and developmental disabilities! As a Teacher Assistant, you’ll provide direct classroom support, implement intervention strategies, and help students build critical skills using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Your Impact

• Support lead teachers in implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Assist students with personal care and behavioral interventions.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Use ABA strategies to promote communication, social skills, and independence.
• Document student progress and collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team.

What You Need

• Age: 18+
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• License: Current valid U.S. driver’s license
• Availability: Full-time (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM, some flexibility); year-round program
• Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities, reliability, compassion, and adaptability

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: $23.50/hr
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and paid holidays!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental & vision insurance.
• Career Growth: Paid training, certifications & internal promotion opportunities.
• Support When You Need It: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Flexibility: Dependent care FSA & voluntary benefits.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement & student loan assistance.
• Secure Your Future: 403B retirement plan with employer match.