SPED Para Educator- SEBS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Springfield, Massachusetts, is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support students. The role focuses on driving academic achievement for a small caseload. Responsibilities include working with special educators and implementing effective interventions.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma, exhibit strong communication skills, and be authorized to work in the US. This full-time position offers competitive wages between $22.03 to $26.55 per hour, alongside generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Passionate belief in SPS's mission, values, and educational model.
• Proven track record of high achievement.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support diverse learners with moderate to severe needs.
• Implement rigorous academic and behavioral interventions.
• Lead daily tutoring sessions for students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Behavior intervention

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 credit hours of college coursework or associate’s degree

Job description

Springfield Public Schools – Deberry Elementary School, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Description

Paraprofessionals in the Springfield Public Schools receive a substantial benefit package including competitive wages, paid sick leave, and professional development opportunities such as the Para to Teacher Pipeline program.

Role – The Special Education Paraprofessional holds primary responsibility for overseeing the implementation of effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention systems for a small caseload of students. The role supports students, their families, and teachers to effect meaningful improvements in student success.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work alongside an experienced special educator to support a small caseload of students, driving academic achievement of students with moderate to severe need.
• Implement an effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention system for the caseload.
• 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.
• Extremely high bar for student behavior and expectations.
• Eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals and relentless drive to achieve them.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and remain calm and focused when faced with 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 students' minds and lives 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 following: ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by first day of employment.

Work Keys Exam Requirement

• Reading: 5
• Math: 4
• Writing: 3

"If you believe, we have a place for you on our team! Come work for us!"

About the District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts with approximately 24,000 students. It is the third‑largest district in Massachusetts, offering a diverse learning environment that supports equity and excellence.

Job Details

Position Type: Full‑time – School Year

Salary: $22.03 to $26.55 BU Salary Schedule

Application Deadline: June 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Job ID: 5776017

Contact

For questions about the position or how your skills match, contact Carmen Molina‑Figueroa at atmolina‑[e-mail].

EEO Statement

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or military service, and to prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination.

Title IX

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate based on sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity. For Title IX concerns, contact [e-mail].

Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator: Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413‑787‑7100 ext. 55325, [e-mail].