Special Education Instructional Assistant

Position: Special Education Instructional Assistant Location: Needham, MA Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3 months to start, possibility of extension Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 30 min unpaid lunch Pay Rate: $25/hour About the Role A school in Needham is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to provide behavioral and educational support to elementary school school students. This position involves implementing individualized programs designed by behavioral specialists and supporting students with significant behavioral and developmental needs. Responsibilities + Apply principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support students with disabilities. + Implement educational and behavioral programs and maintain accurate data collection and graphing. + Provide 1:1 or small group support in classroom, community, and home settings. + Maintain 100% visual supervision and adhere to bolting and lost child policies. + Assist with activities of daily living, including toileting and self-care, as needed. + Support students exhibiting challenging behaviors, including aggression, self-injury, and acting out behaviors. + Utilize reinforcement strategies to increase positive behaviors and reduce interfering behaviors. + Collaborate with BCBAs and special educators to follow structured treatment programs. + Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness under BCBA supervision. Qualifications + Experience in ABA required. + Ability to work with students exhibiting highly aggressive or self-injurious behaviors. + Strong data collection and behavior intervention skills. + Ability to remain calm and effective in challenging situations. + Comfortable providing hands-on support for daily living activities. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students develop essential skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. Connect With Us! Lizzy Meehan - [email protected] - (781)400-8292 Minimum Requirements: + High School diploma or equivalent required + Comply with all relevant professional standards of practice + Current CPR if applicable + TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable + Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) + Must meet all federal, state and local requirements + Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance + 401(k) savings plan + Awards and recognition programs *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.