Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
7/14/2026
Location:
Methuen Public Schools
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METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
VACANCY NOTICE
THE AVAILABILITY OF THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON SUFFICIENT FUNDING AND ENROLLMENT
TITLE: RN Nurses for MPS Community Programs*
Programs' hours: Mondays through Fridays 7:00 a.m.- 7:45 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. (most school days); Full-day vacation weeks: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required as needed by the Program Manager of Community Programs. Programs to run through the 2026-2027 school year, including Feb. & April vacation weeks (Tues.- Fri.), professional development/or 1/2 days (most appx. 6.0 hours), possibly delayed openings, and parent conference days. (Programs may include: Rangers Club, 21st CCLC Program, STEAM Enrichment, Homework Club, etc., typically based out of one school.)
DATE OF OPENING: August 24, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Team-oriented registered nurse from a public school system, with prior experience in before & after school program(s) or other out-of-school time program(s) preferred
- Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills, attendance record, and disposition
- Successful experience working collaboratively with other educators, including teachers within a public school district, e.g., MPS
- Experience working with K-12 students, including those who may be SWD, struggling, or at-risk
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee all health issues, e.g., Covid, of the programs under MPS and program handbooks, including School Health and Medication Policy; must be team-oriented; excellent attendance required
- Dispense medications and manage and maintain programs' health records
- Communicate with/travel among all schools, as needed (no addtl. funding for mileage)
- Maintain communications with parents, program manager & staff, regarding program and/or students
- Travel on field trips or delegate, as needed
- Perform EpiPen training and other duties as needed/required by program administrators
- Meet with the program administrators to discuss health/concern issues regarding students
- Maintain required documentation and communication with program administrators and staff, as needed, regarding particular health issues pertaining to the programs
- Submit reports accurately and in a timely manner as required by the program administrators
*Position may be split at the discretion of the Program Manager
SALARY: $40/hour
APPLICATIONS: Submit required signed letter of interest and resume (if new to the program) to:
Jennifer Fernandez
Program Manager of Community Programs
Methuen Public Schools
9 Branch St.
Methuen, MA 01844
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