ABA-Driven Special Ed Teacher Assistant

May Institute

Chicopee, MAFull-timePosted Mar 31, 2026

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Benefits

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Job Description

ide 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: Bachelor'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!
• 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.

Qualifications

  • Age: 18+
  • 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
  • Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities, reliability, compassion, and adaptability

Benefits

  • This is a year-round program
  • Competitive Pay: $23.50-$24.50, depending on applicable experience
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 40 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)
  • 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


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