Our Philosophy
At HMEA, we provide a supportive, cooperative working environment for our employees. We seek out those who demonstrate caring and compassion, and who share our values. We believe that people who are respected will be respectful of others. We celebrate the differences among us, and encourage learning and professional growth. We offer comprehensive training and are committed to promotion from within.

Our Benefits
We believe that salary must be competitive and appropriate to the job. However, total compensation includes many other components as well. At HMEA, the total compensation package is extremely generous and demonstrates the value that we place on our employees. We offer the following:

  • health insurance coverage
  • dental insurance
  • paid short-term disability insurance
  • paid long-term disability insurance
  • free life insurance
  • 11 paid holidays
  • exceptional paid time off (minimum amount of time is more than 3 weeks annually)
  • pre-tax dependent care, health and dental
  • three full months family/medical leave
  • employee referral bonus
  • retirement plan (after 1 year match of $.50 to every $1.00 up to 6%)

Professional Development
We believe that employees who are constantly learning and growing are the most satisfied, and, therefore, the best employees. Our comprehensive training program includes certification in medication administration, CPR, First Aid, behavior management, crisis intervention, and Sign Language, in addition to many other professional development trainings.

In cooperation with Simmons College, we offer a graduate program for those who wish to earn their Master’s Degrees in Behavioral Education or an Educational Specialist degree for those who already hold Master’s Degrees.

For those students who attend state schools while earning undergraduate degrees, we participate in the state tuition remission program. Attend a state college, take as many courses in as many subjects as you’d like, and pay no tuition.

For those who are earning an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, we offer an extremely generous tuition reimbursement program. Attend the college of your choice, and be reimbursed at a generous rate for four courses per year. There is no limit on the number of years you may be eligible.

HMEA Administrative Office • 8 Forge Park East • Franklin, MA 02038
telephone: 508.298.1100 fax: 508.298.1400 email: hmea@hmea.org