Special Education Teacher Assistant

May Institute

Chicopee, MAFull-timePosted Apr 1, 2026

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Benefits

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Job Description

 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: 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. Active Filters Special Education Teacher Assistant Chicopee, MA Clear All Apply

Qualifications

  • This is a year-round program

Benefits

  • 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

  • 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


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