Classroom Counselor
Listed compensation
$23.50-$24.50/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Classroom Counselor
- Full-Time, 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
- Year-Round Program
Support. Empower. Transform.
As a Classroom Counselor at our May Center School in Randolph or Mansfield, you'll be an essential part of our mission to support students ages 3-21 with Autism and Developmental and Cognitive Disabilities in achieving their goals and aspirations.
You’ll work directly in the classroom and in our residential settings using the proven methods of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). You’ll be providing compassionate care, facilitating personalized instruction and assistance, and engaging in life and academic skill-building activities.
What You'll Do
- Implement daily classroom schedules and individualized programs under supervision.
- Provide instruction in academics, communication, self-care, and social skills.
- Collect and track data on student progress to support behavior programs.
- Use evidence-based behavior support strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Partner with teachers, clinical staff, and families to support individualized treatment plans.
- Assist students with personal care and hygiene as needed.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree required - strongly preferred if in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or a related field.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license with at least 1 year of driving experience.
- Ability to work primarily in a classroom/school setting, with crossover to working in a residential setting.
- Empathy, patience, compassion, and the ability to support children with diverse communication and behavioral needs.
- Experience with children or individuals with special needs and developmental disabilities required.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: $23.50-$24.50 based on applicable experience
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Education Support: Tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment assistance.
- 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.
Make a positive impact – Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
The Classroom Counselor implements individualized programs and daily schedules using Applied Behavioral Analysis to support students with developmental disabilities. They also collaborate with clinical staff and families while tracking student progress and providing academic and social skill instruction.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Psychology or Behavior Analysis, along with a valid U.S. driver's license. Candidates must have experience working with children or individuals with special needs and possess strong empathy and patience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Classroom Counselor at Talent Acquisition Team, May Institute a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Behavioral Health (Counseling) — ranked against 346 active Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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