One-to-One Paraeducator: Drive Student Success & Inclusion

Springfield Public Schools MA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools SEZP in Springfield, MA is seeking a One-to-One Paraeducator to support students with moderate to severe needs and to work with a small caseload under the guidance of a lead educator.

The role emphasizes implementing rigorous academic and behavioral interventions, communicating with families, and helping students meet local and state standards while contributing to a collaborative educational environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven track-record of high achievement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A sense of humility in the face of success.
• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
• A high-school diploma or GED; and 60+ college credits or associate’s degree or passing para pro/workkeys tests.
• Current authorization to work in the United States prior to first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside an experienced special educator to support assigned student and drive academic achievement.
• When needed, implement an effective academic and behavior intervention system with a small caseload.
• Provide consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Support student mastery of state, city, and school standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Ambitious goals

Fast-paced environment

High achievement

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication

Humility

Student focus

Work authorization

Education

60 Credit Hours / Associate's Degree

ParaPro / WorkKeys tested

Job description

Springfield Public Schools SEZP in Springfield, MA is seeking a One-to-One Paraeducator to support students with moderate to severe needs and to work with a small caseload under the guidance of a lead educator.

The role emphasizes implementing rigorous academic and behavioral interventions, communicating with families, and helping students meet local and state standards while contributing to a collaborative educational environment.