Special Education Assistant | Instructor | Para
Chicopee and West Springfield
Full-Time | Year-Round Program
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).
What You'll Do
Chicopee and West Springfield
Full-Time | Year-Round Program
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).
What You'll Do
- 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.
- Age: 18+
- Education: Bachelor's degree preferred
- License: Current and valid U.S. driver's license
- Availability: Mandatory morning meeting per week at 7am or 7:40am. 40-hour work week, M-F, 8-hour days plus a 30-minute unpaid midday break.
- Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities, reliability, compassion, and adaptability
- 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.
- Start Time Flexibility: Start between 7am and 8:10am
- Education Support: Tuition reimbursement & student loan assistance.
- Secure Your Future: 403B retirement plan with employer match.
Special Education Teacher Assistant/Instructor/Para in chicopee at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $41,428–$62,712
For context, most teacher assistants earn between $41,428–$62,712 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.