Special Education Para & Tutor - Small Caseload Impact

Springfield Public Schools; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid sick leave

Professional Development opportunities

Para to Teacher Pipeline program

Job summary

The Springfield Public Schools are seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to oversee effective academic and behavior intervention systems for a small student caseload. You will collaborate with a special educator to drive achievement, set high expectations, and support students, families, and teachers in the classroom.

Responsibilities include daily tutoring, aligning with standards, and strong communication with families.

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 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, Writing.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits or Associate’s degree or ParaPro/WorkKeys

Job description

The Springfield Public Schools are seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to oversee effective academic and behavior intervention systems for a small student caseload. You will collaborate with a special educator to drive achievement, set high expectations, and support students, families, and teachers in the classroom.

Responsibilities include daily tutoring, aligning with standards, and strong communication with families.