K-8 Academic & Behavior Support Aide

Springfield Prep Charter School; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Prep Charter School in Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide academic and behavioral support to students in general education classrooms, using one-on-one, small-group, and push-in strategies to help all students engage with learning.

You will implement instructional plans with fidelity, reinforce routines and behavioral expectations, collaborate with general and special education staff, supervise during lunch and transitions, and communicate with

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or higher is highly preferred.
• Experience working with children; elementary or middle school setting preferred.
• Schedule: 7:25 am-3:35 pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and behavioral support to students in general education classrooms through a combination of one-on-one, small-group, and push-in support.
• Implement instructional plans, curriculum, and interventions prepared by classroom teachers and school leaders with fidelity, including supporting students with independent work, skill practice, and reinforcement of learning.
• Support classroom teachers in maintaining a positive, structured, and productive learning environment by reinforcing classroom routines, behavioral expectations, and student engagement.
• Collaborate effectively with general education teachers, special education teachers, the School Culture team, and school leadership to support student learning, behavior, and overall success.
• Provide targeted academic and behavioral interventions to individual students or small groups, including students with and without IEPs, as directed by teachers and school leaders.
• Support teachers and school leadership in responding to challenging student behaviors, including implementing behavior plans, de-escalation strategies, and schoolwide behavior systems; assist with monitoring the School Culture office as needed.
• Communicate with families regarding student progress or behavioral concerns, as directed by teachers and school leadership.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, transitions, and other non-instructional times, and monitor common areas of the school to maintain a safe, calm, and orderly environment.
• Paraprofessionals may be assigned to support specific students, classrooms, or grade levels, and their responsibilities may shift throughout the school year based on student needs and school priorities.
• Assist teachers and school leaders with additional responsibilities as needed.

Education

Associate's Degree or higher

Job description

Springfield Prep Charter School in Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide academic and behavioral support to students in general education classrooms, using one-on-one, small-group, and push-in strategies to help all students engage with learning.

You will implement instructional plans with fidelity, reinforce routines and behavioral expectations, collaborate with general and special education staff, supervise during lunch and transitions, and communicate with