Join our Award Winning Team of Professionals!
The New England Center for Children is the recipient of the U.S. Department of Education's National Award for Model Professional Development.
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT through our NEW GRADUATE ASSISTANT PROGRAM!!!
Graduate Assistantships are available in Special Education, or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Graduate Assistants participate in a 3-year degree program, on-site and free of cost while gaining valuable work experience with children, adolescents, and young adults with Autism, PDD, and Behavior Disorders.
In addition to participating in the graduate program of choice, the graduate assistant fulfills full-time teaching responsiblities in the level 1 or level 2 teacher role. Visit our web site at www.necc.org for further details.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP IN INTENSIVE SPECIAL NEEDS, Simmons College
In collaboration with Simmons College, NECC offers a Master of Science degree in Special Education. This three-year, on-site program prepares teachers to work with learners with intensive special needs. Graduates of this program teach in inclusive general education classrooms, self-contained special education classrooms or private day and residential special education schools. Graduates are prepared to teach age appropriate skills that range from communication, self-help and social skills to academic and vocational skills.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP IN APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS, Northeastern University
In collaboration with Northeastern University, NECC offers a Master of Science Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (MABA). This program offers students comprehensive in-service training in the application of learning theory to the education and treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities. Students participate in a variety of educational experiences including seminars, intervention projects and practicum assignments under the supervision of a faculty advisor. This three-year, full-time program is taught on-site at NECC and seeks to train students to become leaders in the field of Behavior Analysis.
Graduate Assistant Position Benefits:
FULL TUITION TO PROGRAM OF CHOICE
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
FREE HOUSING
STIPEND
HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE
Other Benefits Include:
Supervision by experts in the field of autism and behavior analysis.
Practical training in classroom management and special education teaching techniques.
Opportunities to participate in research and present at professional conferences.
Graduate Assistant Program Requirements:
Successful candidates will possess strong academic and professional references.
An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred. Interested applicants should forward their resume with a letter identifying their interest in the Graduate Assistant Program. Following an on-site interview at NECC, applicants will apply directly to the college or university of choice for admittance to this program. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone to discuss their interest and schedule an interview.
