Special Education Teacher Assistant/Instructor/Para

May Institute; Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Career Growth

Education Support

403B retirement plan

Job summary

May Institute in West Springfield, MA is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant/Instructor/Para to support classrooms for children and adolescents aged 3–21 with Autism and developmental disabilities. You will assist lead teachers, implement intervention strategies, and help students build communication, social, and daily living skills using ABA.

This full-time role requires a 40-hour work week, M-F, with a flexible start between 7am–8:10am and 8-hour shifts plus a 30-minute unpaid midday

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Current and valid U.S. driver’s license
• 40-hour work week, M-F, 8-hour days plus a 30-minute unpaid midday break. Year-round program.

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

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Special Education Teacher Assistant/Instructor/Para

West Springfield, MA, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Full-Time Instructor Opportunities in Chicopee and West Springfield

4 0 hrs = (M-F , flex - start between 7am-8.10am , 8 hour shifts plus 30min unpaid midday break )

1 mandatory morning meeting per week at 7am or 7:40am

Make a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents (ages 3–21) with Autism and developmental disabilities! As a Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional/Instructor, 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: B achelor's degree preferred
• License: Current and valid U.S. driver’s license
• Availability: 40-hour work week, M-F, 8-hour days plus a 30-minute unpaid midday break. This is a year-round program.
• Skills:Strong interpersonal abilities, reliability, compassion, and adaptability

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: $23.50-$24.50, depending on applicable experience
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and paid holidays!
• 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.