Para-educator Transition Academy Program

Young World Physical Education; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,348 - 36,575; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development opportunities

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Earning incentive days

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the Paraeducator Transition Academy Program in Springfield, MA. The role focuses on supporting students with rigorous academic and behavioral interventions. Qualifications include a high-school diploma and prior educational experience. A competitive salary from $22.03 to $26.55 is offered along with opportunities for professional development.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about education and have a drive for student success.

Qualifications

• Passionate belief in SPS's mission and values.
• Eagerness to set ambitious goals.
• Proven track record of high achievement.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support students with moderate to severe needs.
• Implement academic and behavioral intervention systems.
• Lead individual and small group tutoring sessions.
• Communicate effectively with families and colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

High expectations for student behavior

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Sixty credit hours of college coursework or an Associate’s Degree

Job description

Paraeducator Transition Academy Program

Paraprofessionals in the Springfield Public Schools offer 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.

Job Details

Job ID: 5501375

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: FT - School Year

Salary: $22.03 to $26.55 BU Salary Schedule

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

Role: 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 role involves working closely with students who need additional supports, and supporting students, their families, and teachers to improve student outcomes.

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.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Passionate belief in SPS's mission, values, and educational model.
• High bar for student behavior and expectations.
• Eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and remains calm and focused under unexpected challenges.
• Proven track record of high achievement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills.
• Sense of humility in the face of success.
• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
• 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 two following formalized standardized assessments: ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.
• Passing score on the WorkKeys Exams: Reading 5, Math 4, Writing 3.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Contact Information

• Mary Ellen Pope, Supervisor – Office of Exceptional Learning
• Phone: (413) 787‑7100 ext. 55611
• Email: [e-mail]