Special Education Teacher​/Para​/Instructor

Overview

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).

• 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: 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

• 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.