May Institute is currently seeking a Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional for the May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in Wilmington, MA. Our May Center Schools for Autism and Developmental Disabilities, offer full-day, year-round educational services to children and adolescents. We base our programs on applied behavior analysis, or ABA, which has been shown through hundreds of scientific studies to be the most effective method to teach children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities. In this role, you will receive extensive training in using ABA to work with our students and will learn to implement a student’s social, behavioral, and academic programs. Under the direction of a Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistants provide direct instruction to the students in the areas of academics, self-care (ADLs), and vocational tasks as well as manage challenging behaviors utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This position is a great stepping stone towards pursuing an advanced degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or special education and May Institute will work with you to help you achieve your goals. Responsibilities: Apply age and population-specific competencies.Implement programs and behavior support plans as written.Document student progress through data collection.Assist with personal care.Manage behavioral crises.Document critical incidents.Provide transportation of students within the community as required.Implement program safety protocols. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.Previous special education or human services experience strongly preferred.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis a plus.Valid US Driver's License. aMAYzing Employee Benefits:Generous paid time off & your birthday as a holiday.Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Paid training and certifications opportunities.Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment assistance program403B retirement plan with employer match.