Student Support at Discovery High

DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery High School in Springfield, MA seeks a Student Support team member to help drive a positive, structured school culture. You will support student behavior, escort students, monitor hallways and meals, and collaborate with staff to promote high expectations and professional growth.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree (preferred) and 1–2 years of relevant experience, with a strong commitment to serving underserved students in an urban setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred and 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Commitment to academic success and personal development of students.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, entrepreneurial school environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including public speaking.
• Experience in an urban setting and with underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting student behavior in hallways and classrooms.
• Escort students throughout the building.
• Monitor hallways, breakfast, lunch and dismissal.
• Work with a team to foster a positive school culture.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Student support

Cultural sensitivity

Urban education experience

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

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Student Support at Discovery High

Springfield Public Schools DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL - Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5901132
Application Deadline: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Student Support Responsibilities:

Student Support will work with a team to ensure students demonstrate dramatic achievement gains and internalize the school’s values. The Student Support will help lead the school’s efforts to create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined school culture.

Responsibilities of this position may include:

• Assist in supporting student behavior in hallways and classrooms
• Assist in escorting students throughout the building
• Assist in monitoring hallways.
• Assist with monitoring students at breakfast, lunch and dismissal

We are seeking team players committed to high expectations and their own professional growth.

Qualifications:

• Associate'sdegree from an accredited college or university (preferred)
• 1-2years of relevant work experience;
• A deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their families;
• An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students;
• An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills;
• A sense of humility;
• Experience in an urban setting

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

About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3 rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you [e-mail] .

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 or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator,[e-mail] , the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights athttps://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr , or both.

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

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website,www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer [e-mail]

Position Type: FT - School Year
Salary: $21 Per Hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Declan O'Connor , Principal
• DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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