Special Education Teacher​/Para​/Instructor

Special Education Teacher/Para/Instructor

West Springfield, MA, USA

Posted Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Full-Time Instructor Opportunities in Chicopee and West Springfield

4 0 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).

Your Impact:

• 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.

What You Need:

• Age:18+
• Education: B achelor'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

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: $23.50-$24.50, depending on applicable experience
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and paid holidays!
• 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.