Job detail
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Talent Acquisition Team, May Institute
FULL_TIME
Posted 2/17/2026
Location
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Salary
$23 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The teacher assistant will provide direct classroom support to students aged 3–21 with autism and developmental disabilities, focusing on implementing intervention strategies using applied behavior analysis (Aba). Responsibilities include supporting lead teachers with individualized education plans (Ieps), assisting with personal care, and fostering a positive learning environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or ged, along with a current valid u.s. Driver's license. Essential attributes include strong interpersonal abilities, reliability, compassion, and adaptability for this full-Time, year-Round role.
high schoolCompassionCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationInterpersonal AbilitiesApplied Behavior AnalysisReliabilityProgress DocumentationPersonal Care AssistanceBehavioral InterventionsIntervention StrategiesIEP ImplementationSocial Skills DevelopmentIndependence PromotionDirect Classroom Support
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Training
- Voluntary Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employer Match
- Dependent Care FSA
- Student Loan Assistance
- Certifications
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Internal Promotion Opportunities