Middle School Student Support Specialist — Equity & Impact

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) is seeking a Forest Park Student Support Senior Specialist to join a team focused on equity and anti-racism in Springfield, MA. This full-time role begins immediately and emphasizes collaborative school improvement across SEZP high schools.

The position supports students through strong behavior management, positive culture, and coordinated academics, with a commitment to underserved communities and student success.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university (preferred)
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience;
• A deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their families;
• An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students;
• An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills;
• A sense of humility;
• Experience in an urban setting

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting student behavior in hallways and classrooms
• Assist in escorting students throughout the building
• Assist in monitoring hallways.
• Assist with monitoring students at breakfast, lunch and dismissal

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Underserved student populations

Urban experience

Humility

Ambition and drive

Education

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) is seeking a Forest Park Student Support Senior Specialist to join a team focused on equity and anti-racism in Springfield, MA. This full-time role begins immediately and emphasizes collaborative school improvement across SEZP high schools.

The position supports students through strong behavior management, positive culture, and coordinated academics, with a commitment to underserved communities and student success.