Special Education Teacher Assistant- Instructor- Paraprofessional
Chicopee, MA, USA
Req #20769
Friday, March 28, 2025
Full Time Instructor Opportunities
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 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/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: High School Diploma or GED required, 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, holidays & a floating holiday for your birthday!
- 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.
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Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $23.50
- Max Hiring Rate $24.50
- Chicopee, MA, USA