Special Education Teacher Assistant - Instructor

Full-Time Instructor Opportunities

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

**This is a Year-Round Program**

Whether you're looking for something now or in the near future, we've got you covered!

West Springfield Campus has immediate openings and Chicopee Campus is excited to announce the continued expansion of its school program! Chicopee campus can't wait to hire more staff to help support students, with an anticipated end-of-January 2025 start.

Get Ready to Transform: Your Role in Action!  

• Collaborative Teamwork: Partner closely with lead teachers to bring individualized educational plans (IEPs) to life, ensuring each student's unique needs are met.  

• Direct Support: Provide hands-on assistance with personal care tasks and expertly manage behavioral crises, offering unwavering support to students during classroom activities to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.  

• Positive Communication: Harness the power of positive behavior support strategies to cultivate essential social skills, enhance communication abilities, and promote independence among students.  

• Cultivating a Supportive Atmosphere: Cultivate a warm, supportive atmosphere where students feel valued, respected, and empowered to embrace their journey of learning and growth.  

• Documentation and Reporting: Thoroughly document student progress and maintain open lines of communication with parents, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary team, ensuring everyone is informed and involved in each student's educational journey.  

Your Skills and Talents: A Winning Combination!  

• Age requirement: Must be 18 years or older to be eligible for employment  

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required  

• Driver’s license: Valid and current U.S. driver’s license and 1+ years of licensed driving experience required.

• Availability: 40-hour work week, M-F, 8-hour days plus a 30-minute unpaid midday break.  1 mandatory morning meeting/week. Punctuality is a must!  We are all in this together! 

• Experience:  1+ years experience working with people with disabilities and/or education in a related field. 

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and empathy towards individuals with diverse abilities and backgrounds  

• Qualities: Reliability, compassion, and patience, coupled with a genuine passion for making a positive impact in people’s lives  

• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to varying needs, preferences, and communication styles of those we support  

• Flexibility: Capacity to adapt to changing environments and respond effectively to unexpected situations  
   

Unlock the aMAYzingness: Why This Role!  

• Compensation:  $23.50-$24.50 depending on applicable experience

• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation time along with paid holidays, including a floating holiday to celebrate your birthday!  

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Get covered with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.  

• Investing in Your Growth: Take advantage of paid training and certification opportunities to level up your skills.  

• Support When You Need It: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and guidance.  

• Financial Flexibility: Benefit from a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) and options for LTD and STD insurance coverage, along with voluntary benefit options.  

• Investing in Your Education: Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance programs.  

• Secure Your Future: Plan for retirement with confidence through our 403B retirement plan with employer match.  

Join us and experience a culture that values your well-being and invests in your future!