Program Assistant Choices

Program Assistant Choices JobID: 920 Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education AssistantDate Posted: 8/24/2026Location: Methuen High School Additional Information: Show/HideProgram Assistant ChoicesSalary - $32,632Position PurposeSupport students with emotional disabilities in inclusion programming. Support with academics - providing accommodations and lesson support. Implement behavior plans, manage behaviors, assist with social skills and inclusion throughout the social environment. Assist with arrival and dismissal. Physically demanding position. Must obtain CPI training (during work hours) and be able to physically manage/restrain if needed. Flexibility within he program to work with a variety of students. QualificationsHigh school diploma required with associates degree or higher preferredExperience working with children/studentsExperience assisting in program implementationAbility to work with professional staffOutstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualificationsGeneral ResponsibilitiesSupport students with disabilities in inclusive and substantially separate settingsNeeds to assist with behavior plan implementationProvide academic support as neededMay need to support toileting and feeding needMonitoring for attention, work completion and social navigationPerform duties as assigned by school administrationOther duties as assigned by the classroom teacher.