Leadership Opportunity in Special Education – Fall River, MA
Are you a skilled educator with a passion for supporting students with diverse needs? Amergis Educational Staffing is seeking a Lead Teacher Assistants to join a dedicated school team in Fall River, MA for the 2025–2026 academic year.
This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in behavioral and intellectual disabilities who’s ready to take on a leadership role and pursue a teaching license.
Position Snapshot
- Location: Fall River, MA
- Start Date: Immediate
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:20 AM – 2:30 PM
- Duration: Full school year (2025–2026)
- Pay: Up to $35/hour
Key Responsibilities
- Guide and support paraprofessional staff in specialized classroom settings
- Deliver direct assistance to students in both 1:1 and small group formats
- Implement behavior plans and academic activities tailored to student needs
- Track and analyze behavioral data and student progress
- Collaborate with educators and school teams to maintain consistent support strategies
- Assist with personal care tasks, including changing and toileting
- Contribute to IEP development and execution
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- At least 2 years of experience working with individuals with behavioral and intellectual disabilities
- Proven leadership in educational or behavioral environments
- Strong skills in de-escalation, behavior tracking, and data collection
- Interest in pursuing a teaching license
- Comfortable supporting students with challenging behaviors (e.g., aggression, elopement, flopping, self-injury)
Let’s Connect
If you’re ready to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Annelise Mahoney
anmahone@amergis.com
781-657-1825
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.