SPED Para Educator: Small Caseload, Big Impact

Springfield Public Schools (Massachusetts); Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid sick leave

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools (Massachusetts) seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to help implement rigorous academic and behavior interventions for a small caseload of students. You will work closely with a classroom teacher to support student success and family communication in a dynamic district.

The role emphasizes daily tutoring, collaboration with educators, and maintaining high expectations for student achievement.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED is required.
• Sixty (60) college credits or an Associate's Degree or passing scores on Parapro or WorkKeys.
• Commitment to equity and high expectations for students.

Responsibilities

• Support a small caseload of students under a special educator.
• Implement and monitor academic and behavior intervention plans.
• Lead daily tutoring sessions (individual and small groups).
• Communicate with students, families, and colleagues to support student success.
• Help students meet state and local academic and behavioral standards.

Skills

Student support

Behavior intervention

Communication

Tutoring

Team collaboration

Education

High-school diploma or GED

60 college credits or Associate's degree

Job description

Springfield Public Schools (Massachusetts) seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to help implement rigorous academic and behavior interventions for a small caseload of students. You will work closely with a classroom teacher to support student success and family communication in a dynamic district.

The role emphasizes daily tutoring, collaboration with educators, and maintaining high expectations for student achievement.