Student Support Specialist — Urban Middle School Impact

FOREST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

FOREST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL in Springfield, MA seeks a Student Support Senior Specialist to join a team focused on improving student achievement and embedding the school’s values. The role requires collaboration to create a positive, structured, caring, and disciplined culture across classrooms and corridors.

The position is full-time with an immediate start date, offering compensation commensurate with experience and a commitment to equity and anti-racism in education.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Deep desire to work with underserved student populations and families.
• Commitment to academic success and student development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Support student behavior in hallways and classrooms.
• Escort students throughout the building.
• Monitor hallways and supervise at breakfast, lunch, and dismissal.
• Collaborate with a team to promote a positive, structured school culture.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Urban education experience

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Education

Associate's degree (preferred)

Job description

FOREST PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL in Springfield, MA seeks a Student Support Senior Specialist to join a team focused on improving student achievement and embedding the school’s values. The role requires collaboration to create a positive, structured, caring, and disciplined culture across classrooms and corridors.

The position is full-time with an immediate start date, offering compensation commensurate with experience and a commitment to equity and anti-racism in education.