Para-educator Transition Academy Program

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership is looking for paraprofessionals to support students within Springfield Public Schools. You will work alongside a special educator to ensure academic achievement for students. Candidates must hold a high-school diploma or GED, and have completed coursework or assessments as specified.

This position offers a diverse, supportive work environment aimed at equity and excellence in education. Join a team committed to fostering growth in both students and staff.

Qualifications

• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
• Passing score on Work Keys exams in Reading (5), Math (4), and Writing (3).

Responsibilities

• Support a small case load of students with moderate to severe need.
• Implement academic and behavior intervention systems.
• Lead daily individual and small group tutoring sessions.

Skills

Effective communication

Academic intervention implementation

Student support

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Sixty Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate’s Degree

Job description

Overview

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

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
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Qualifications

• A high-school diploma or GED
• Sixty (60) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate’s Degree, or a passing score on one of the Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment
• A passing score on the Work Keys exams in Reading (5), Math (4), and Writing (3)

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts committed to providing a learning environment that opens doors to infinite possibilities for our students and staff. We serve approximately 24,000 students and reflect a diverse community with over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by students and staff. We strive to foster a positive and professional environment where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard, and we are committed to equity and excellence.

Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination

Springfield Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator at [e-mail] or the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. Information about nondiscrimination policies and procedures is available on the district website.