One-to-One Paraeducator(s) Anticipated Openings (2026-2027)

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with moderate to severe needs under the guidance of experienced educators. You will help implement evidence-based academic and behavioral interventions and manage a small caseload to drive student achievement.

You will work closely with families and teachers, lead tutoring sessions daily, and uphold high expectations while communicating effectively to ensure student success within the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 60 college credits or an Associate’s degree are required or preferred.
• Passing WorkKeys or ParaPro assessment is required.
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support a small caseload of students under the supervision of a special educator.
• Implement rigorous academic and behavior intervention systems.
• Lead daily tutoring sessions with students in small groups and individually.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Help students meet state, city, and school standards.
• Foster a positive learning environment and uphold high expectations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits or Associate's degree

WorkKeys/ParaPro assessment

Job description

Open until filled

Paraprofessionals in the Springfield Public Schools have a substantial benefit package including competitive wages, paid sick leave, and Professional Development opportunities including a robust Para to Teacher Pipeline program.

The Special Education Paraprofessional holds primary responsibility for overseeing the implementation of effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention systems with a small case load of students. The Special Education Paraprofessional will work closely with a small case load of students who need additional supports to be successful in the classroom. This individual will support those students, their families, and their teachers in an effort to fundamentally change the successes they are realizing.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work alongside an experienced special educator to support a small case load of students, driving the academic achievement of students with moderate to severe need;
• Implement an effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention system with a small case load of students;
• Provide consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations;
• Support student mastery of state, city, and school academic and behavioral standards;
• Lead daily individual and small group tutoring sessions; and
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• A passionate belief in SPS's mission, values, and educational model;
• An extraordinarily high bar for student behavior and expectations;
• 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, including strong public speaking 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
• Sixty (60) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate’s Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants;
• Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
• A passing score on the Work Keys Exams in Reading, Math, and Writing

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.