Special Education Paraeducator: Small-Case Tutoring & Support

Springfield Public Schools (Massachusetts); Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid sick leave

Professional Development opportunities

Para to Teacher Pipeline program

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with moderate to severe needs and to work closely with a small case load under the guidance of a special educator.

The role emphasizes rigorous academic and behavior interventions, high expectations, and regular communication with families and staff. The district highlights robust professional development and a para to teacher pipeline.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and college coursework credits or an associate's degree.
• Ability to support a small case load of students with moderate to severe needs.
• Strong communication with students, families, and colleagues.

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

60 Credit Hours

WorkKeys Reading 5

WorkKeys Math 4

WorkKeys Writing 3

Education

High-school diploma or GED

60 Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree

Job description

Springfield Public Schools in Massachusetts is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with moderate to severe needs and to work closely with a small case load under the guidance of a special educator.

The role emphasizes rigorous academic and behavior interventions, high expectations, and regular communication with families and staff. The district highlights robust professional development and a para to teacher pipeline.