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Special Education Teacher Assistant

Talent Acquisition Team, May Institute·Wilmington, Massachusetts

$24 - $24/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 17 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct classroom support and implement intervention strategies using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for students with developmental disabilities. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to document student progress and assist with personal care and behavioral interventions.

Teacher Assistant (TA) – May Center School, Wilmington, MA Make a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents (ages 3–21) with Autism and developmental disabilities!

As a Teacher Assistant, 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 License: Current valid U.S. driver’s license Availability: Full-time (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM, some flexibility); year-round program Skills: Strong interpersonal abilities, reliability, compassion, and adaptability Why Join Us?

Competitive Pay: $23.50/hr 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. #INDMP

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. A valid U.S. driver's license is required for this full-time, on-site position.

  • high school
  • Compassion
  • Communication
  • Documentation
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Behavioral interventions
  • Social skills
  • Classroom support
  • Applied behavior analysis
  • Intervention strategies
  • Individualized education plans

Benefits

  • Vacation
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid training
  • Employee assistance program
  • Student loan assistance
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Dependent care fsa

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$24 - $24/hr
Location
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
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Talent Acquisition Team, May Institute

The National Autism Center is May Institute’s Center for the Promotion of Evidence-based Practice. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to disseminating evidence-based information about the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), promoting best practices, and offering...

Salary listed on 12 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size2-10 employees
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In Massachusetts, special education teacher assistant roles are often in steady demand because schools need reliable classroom support for students with diverse learning needs. These positions are competitive when candidates bring empathy, patience, and experience with special needs populations, along with a high school diploma or GED and a valid U.S. driver’s license with at least one year of experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm the original posting and highlight any direct student-support experience in your application.

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