Teacher Assistant - Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Description

Job Description

Minimum 1+ years Paraprofessional or Special Education experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Support a student in a K-12 educational setting by providing dedicated 1:1 assistance in a Life Skills classroom. This full-time, contract role focuses on offering personalized care and engagement to a student who requires hands-on support throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with toileting needs, including dressing, diaper changes, and hygiene
• Escort the student to and from the nurses office multiple times daily for g-tube feeding, administered by nursing staff
• Provide hand-over-hand guidance with classroom assignments and activities
• Promote the students safety, active participation, and engagement during school hours
• Support communication using an iPad-based communication board and other trial programs
• Collaborate with staff and family, with bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates preferred to aid family communication

Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required, plus one of the following: associates degree, at least 48 college credits, or successful completion of a formal assessment such as ParaPro or WorkKeys
• Previous experience working as a school-based paraprofessional
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not mandatory

Location:

• Position is based in Springfield, MA, serving a student at a dedicated educational institution

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 7:15 AM to 3:10 PM, full-time (3537.5 hours per week)
• Assignment duration through June 25, 2026, starting as soon as possible

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a compassionate approach and experience supporting students with complex needs in school settings. A brief interview will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in making a meaningful difference in a students life, apply now to be considered for this rewarding role.

Compensation for this position ranges from $15.00 to $35.12. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.