Special Education Paraprofessional: Small Caseload Tutoring

DRYDEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCH; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid sick leave

Professional Development opportunities

Para to Teacher Pipeline

Job summary

DRYDEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCH in Springfield, MA is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional. This role focuses on implementing rigorous academic and behavior intervention systems with a small student caseload, supporting students, families, and teachers to improve outcomes.

The position offers a substantial benefits package, competitive wages, paid sick leave, and professional development including a Para to Teacher Pipeline program.

Qualifications

• High standards for student behavior and expectations.
• Willingness to set ambitious, tangible goals and achieve them.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial educational environment.
• Proven track-record of high achievement.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with a small case load to drive academic achievement.
• Implement rigorous academic and behavior intervention systems.
• Lead daily individual and small group tutoring sessions.
• Communicate with students, families, and colleagues.
• Support students in mastering state and local standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Goal orientation

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Education

High School diploma or GED

60 College credits / Associate’s Degree

ParaPro or WorkKeys certification

Job description

DRYDEN MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCH in Springfield, MA is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional. This role focuses on implementing rigorous academic and behavior intervention systems with a small student caseload, supporting students, families, and teachers to improve outcomes.

The position offers a substantial benefits package, competitive wages, paid sick leave, and professional development including a Para to Teacher Pipeline program.