Summer Intern at Talent Acquisition Team, May Institute

Randolph, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Behavioral Support, Academic Support, Aba Techniques, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Collaboration, Safety Care, Physical Management, Teamwork, Professionalism, Reliability, Autism Support, Developmental Disabilities Support

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Summer Special Education Intern Paid Internship | Mansfield or Randolph, MA Full-Time Monday–Friday | 7:30am - 4pm Support. Empower. Prepare. Make a meaningful impact while gaining hands-on experience in a highly structured, ABA-focused educational environment. As a summer intern, you will support children and adolescents with autism and developmental disabilities, helping them build academic, behavioral, and daily living skills. This role is ideal for students pursuing careers in special education, psychology, behavior analysis, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or related human service fields. This is a high-support setting serving students with significant behavioral, emotional, and cognitive needs. Staff and interns are active participants in maintaining safety and structure throughout the day. Your Impact Behavioral and Academic Support – Work 1:1 or 2:1 with students to develop academic, vocational, and daily living skills. ABA Techniques in Action – Implement individualized behavior plans and learn the science behind ABA strategies. Data Collection & Analysis – Track student progress through data collection and evaluation. Collaboration with Experts – Work alongside BCBAs, special education teachers, and therapists (speech, occupational, and physical). Career Exploration – Gain exposure to different career paths within education, behavior analysis, and therapy. Interns must be prepared to: Support students during behavioral escalations Participate in Safety Care physical management techniques when necessary (training provided) Remain calm and professional in high-stress situations Be physically active throughout the day (standing, walking, assisting students) Work as part of a team to ensure student and staff safety What You Bring: Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in a related field Full-time availability (Monday–Friday, 7:30am - 4pm) Valid U.S. driver’s license Professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to learn Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-needs educational setting What We Provide $18 per hour for a full-time, 40-hour workweek CPR, First Aid, Safety Care certification, and ABA training Mentorship from experienced special education and behavior professionals Exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration with speech, OT, and PT teams Real-world experience that prepares you for careers in education, ABA, and behavioral health Kickstart your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families.

Responsibilities

Interns will provide behavioral and academic support to students one-on-one or two-on-one, focusing on developing academic, vocational, and daily living skills. This includes implementing individualized behavior plans using ABA techniques and tracking student progress through data collection and evaluation.