Upper School Program Assistant Pathways Sub Separate

Marsh Grammar School; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh Grammar School in Methuen, Massachusetts is seeking an Upper School Program Assistant Pathways Sub Separate to support students with disabilities, implement lesson plans, and assist in arrival/dismissal routines. This role requires collaborating with the Special Education Teacher and BCBA to implement behavior plans and ensure inclusive education.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma (associates degree preferred) and experience working with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates 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.
• Support feeding and toileting needs.
• Monitor 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

Program implementation

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Upper School Program Assistant Pathways Sub Separate

Upper School Program Assistant Pathways Sub Separate

Marsh Grammar School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5892440

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Position Purpose

• Supporting students with toileting and feeding needs; supporting instruction and implementing programs/lesson plans created by the Special Education Teacher; escorting students to and from pick up/drop off locations during arrival and dismissal; supporting and implementing behavior plans as directed by BCBA and/or classroom teacher.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required with associates 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 of the above qualifications.

Additional Duties:

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

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Welcome to Marsh Grammar School

The Marsh Grammar School Family is committed to the academic, physical, emotional, and social development of its student population. Our school community embraces the philosophy and goals of the Methuen Public Schools. Thus, our mission is to prepare students to live and compete in a global society. To accomplish this mission: We place a strong emphasis, as a grammar school, on having our students be proficient with the Methuen curriculum, performing optimally on standardized tests. We promote the concept of citizenship, living and working cooperatively with diverse individuals and groups. We foster cultural awareness of world cultures preparing our students for an ever shrinking globe. Achievement of our mission involves the collective effort and involvement of the entire Marsh Grammar School family: students, parents, and staff.

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Rebecca Gordon , Supervising Principal
• 309 Pelham Street
• Methuen, Massachusetts 01844
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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