Floating Special Education Counselor

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Opportunities Children’s Residential Program (Norwood, MA) Day, Evening, and Overnight Shifts Available | Full-Time & Part-Time

Support. Empower. Transform.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents (ages 5–22) with autism and developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our residential program, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can grow, thrive, and achieve greater independence.

• Support children with daily routines including hygiene, meals, dressing, and medication.
• Create a positive, structured environment that encourages communication, play, and skill-building.
• Use behavior support strategies to promote emotional regulation and reduce challenging behavior.
• Partner with clinical, educational, and healthcare teams to support individualized treatment plans.
• Provide transportation and community integration support for outings, appointments, and school transitions.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with at least 1 year of driving experience.
• Patience, compassion, and the ability to support children with diverse communication and behavioral needs
• Experience supporting children or individuals with special needs (preferred but not required)
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check

• Competitive Pay: $21/hour.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement Planning: 403B with employer match.
• Career Growth: Paid training, certification programs, and advancement pathways.
• Well-Being Resources: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 support.
• Flexibility: Dependent care FSA and additional voluntary benefits.

Support & Inspire Students with Autism. Are you passionate about education and behavior support? Join May Institute’s School for Autism as a Floating Classroom Counselor where you’ll help students ages 3‑21 develop essential skills using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in a collaborative classroom setting.

• Implement Behavior Plans:
  Support students by applying individualized intervention strategies.
• Provide Hands‑On Classroom Support:
  Foster positive behaviors and meaningful social interactions.
• Collaborate with Educators:
  Work alongside teachers and behavior analysts to create a supportive learning environment.
• Track Progress & Data:
  Collect and analyze student data to refine strategies and interventions.
• Engage with Families:
  Communicate student progress and offer strategies for consistency at home.

• 18+ years old with a valid and current U.S. driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree required (preferred in psychology, education, or related field) or 1+ years working as a May Randolph Teacher Assistant.
• Experience in special education or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Strong interpersonal & organizational skills for collaboration and data tracking.
• Genuine passion for supporting individuals with autism.

• Generous PTO:
  Vacation, paid holidays, and a floating birthday holiday.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, and 403B retirement plan with employer match.
• Professional Growth:
  Paid training, certification, tuition reimbursement, and loan repayment assistance.
• Financial & Emotional Support: FSA, LTD/STD insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).