Teacher Assistant

Advocates; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is seeking a Teacher Assistant at the Darnell School in Hudson, MA to support students with autism and related needs in a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio. The role focuses on implementing IEP goals, behavior support, data collection, and helping students learn in the community.

Starting pay is $21.50 per hour, with full-time scheduling and 221 instructional days per year. The organization emphasizes work-life balance and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEP goals for students.
• Apply behavior support plans and strategies.
• Collect data to monitor progress (IEP goals).
• Assist students in community learning activities.
• Transport students as needed.
• Attend weekly classroom staff meetings.
• Attend monthly school-wide trainings.
• Maintain required certifications (First Aid, CPR, Safety Care).

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Teacher Assistant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5941739

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $21 Per Hour

Job Description

Starting Rate: $21.50/hour

The Teacher Assistant will implement student programming in a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio, directly supporting students in reaching their individualized education plan (IEP) goals. You will implement academic and behavior support strategies, while collecting and tracking data to monitor progress. You will also join students in the community, supporting their learning outside of the classroom.

The Darnell School is a program of Advocates and is a 221-day-per-year ABA school program serving students ages 9-22 with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or behavioral challenges. Our mission is to teach, support and empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives based on their needs and choices. We offer spacious classrooms with ample opportunity for community skill-building, relationship development and recreation.

Learn more about The Darnell School here: https://darnellschool.org/

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a close-knit community that values ideas and contributions from staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement student individualized education plan (IEP) goals
• Implement behavior support plans
• Collect data for IEP goals using an electronic data collection system or via paper and pencil
• Accompany and teach students in the community
• Transport students in the community, as needed
• Attend weekly classroom staff meetings
• Attend monthly school wide trainings
• Maintain certifications (First Aid, CPR, Safety Care)

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Skills in effective communication, include spoken and written English
• Must successfully pass background checks. Must have valid driver’s license, safe driving record, automobile insurance and access to vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport.

Contact Information

• Eleni Karapatsas , Senior Recruiter
• Advocates
• 1881 Worcester Rd
• Framingham, Massachusetts 01701
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]