Special Education Teacher Assistant/Para/Instructor

• Full-Time Instructor Opportunities in Chicopee and West Springfield 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).
• 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.