FTE Educational Assistant - Behavior Interventionist

1.0 FTE Educational Assistant - Behavior Interventionist Job Details

Job : 5713463

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $20 to $25 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

We are seeking a Behavioral Intervention Educational Assistant at the Early Childhood Centers to support students with and without disabilities in achieving their educational goals. The Educational Assistant will be responsible for the following:

• Work under the supervision of the school adjustment counselors and special education teachers to support the delivery of social and emotional/behavioral interventions within the general education classroom or any other setting within the school where instruction may be occurring.
• Provide students a variety of supports (social, emotional, and behavioral) to meet the varied and individual needs of each student.
• Assist school staff by implementing student accommodations according to individual IEPs, 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, and/or the District Curriculum Accommodation Plan.
• Assist school staff by collecting data on students’ behaviors, goals, and/or objectives.
• Work with students individually or in groups to support access to learning and the development of social/emotional skills.
• Work collaboratively with all school and district staff.
• Deliver focused, individualized behavioral support aligned with students’ needs.
• Provide real-time coaching, redirection, and de-escalation skills and strategies.
• Participate in meetings, Safety Care training, and professional development opportunities as assigned by the building or district administrator.
• Collaborate closely with classroom teachers and support staff to co-design, model, and reinforce effective behavior management strategies and social-emotional learning techniques.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all staff.
• Attend staff meetings as designated by the Educational Assistant contract.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of their work with all students and staff.
• Other related duties as assigned by the ECC building principal.

This position is split between both the Wildwood and Boutwell Early Childhood Centers (ECC).

Notice of Non-Discrimination All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Wilmington Public Schools are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

• Experience working with children age 4-6 years old
• Experience supporting students with disabilities
• Experience in Early Childhood or Elementary school setting
• Coursework or classes in the field of education, social work, or child development
• Safety Care Certified or ability to participate in Safety Care training
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kate Bissell , Principal
• 182 Wildwood Street
• Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887
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