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- Paraprofessional/CNA:
Middle Life Skills School Paraprofessionals for Extended Year (Summer 2026) TAG Program

Location:

CHESTNUT TAG
- Springfield, Massachusetts

• Job : 5750375
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jun 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Paraprofessional:
Middle Paraprofessionals and CNAs for Extended Year (Summer 2026) Program (contingent on enrollment, funding, and programming)

Salary: According to contract ($22.03 to $26.55 per hour)

Application Period: April 13, 2026 to May 29, 2026

Reports To: Building Principal or designee

Funding: General – Special Education

Work Schedule: July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026, 8:00am-1:45pm (Program Schedule) and 7:30am-2:00pm (Work Schedule)

Training: Mandatory training with Summer Coordinator;
Program Coordinator Staff Meeting to be scheduled.

• Report to Site Coordinator, Special Education Teacher, Special Education Supervisor, and Principal
• Provide instructional assistance under the direction of the teacher to a small group or individual students
• Perform clerical services: preparing, duplicating, organizing, and distributing materials; other miscellaneous clerical tasks
• Assist in feeding during lunch and snack periods when needed
• Feed, diaper, and assist with personal hygiene as required
• Perform additional duties assigned by Site Coordinator of the summer program

• Presently employed as a Special Education Paraprofessional in Springfield Public Schools
• Has not received a layoff notice
• Precedence given to paraprofessionals working in the same program during the academic year
• Precedence given to those who have worked in the extended year program to facilitate continuity
• Availability for entire program work schedule
• Must hold a secured position for the  school year

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation is prohibited.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Andrea Metzger, Principal
• CHESTNUT TAG
• Phone:
• Email: metzgera