SY26-27 Forest Park Middle School (Low Incidence) Instructional Paraprofessional

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership at Forest Park Middle School seeks educators to join a collaborative, diverse, and high-energy team. The role emphasizes professional growth, student engagement, and alignment with the SEZP mission.

Applicants should meet education requirements (HS diploma/GED, AA/AS or 60 college credits) and state Work Keys benchmarks; preferred candidates hold a BA with licensure or experience with special education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AA/AS degree or higher, or 60 college credits.
• State mandated score on Paraprofessional/Work Keys Assessment required or met.
• Preferred qualifications include: BA with educator licensure, experience with special education, Work Keys scores: Workplace Documents 5, Applied Math 4, Business Writing 3.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate of Arts or Science Degree or higher

60 undergraduate college credits

Paraprofessional/Work Keys Assessment score (state mandated)

Job description

Grade Level: 6-8

Location: Forest Park Middle School

Start Date: TBD

About The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership

In 2015, the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Springfield Public Schools partnered to form the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP). SEZP is committed to ensuring that the middle and high schools in “The Zone” are engaging environments where teachers receive the supports they need to grow professionally, and students have the opportunity to acquire the academic and personal skills to succeed in the college or career of their choice.

Each SEZP school has the autonomy to craft and implement its own, unique vision for success and receives support from an ecosystem of national-caliber partners. Furthermore, Teacher Leadership Teams at each school ensure that teacher voice is heard and that there is strong communication between school administration and staff.

Teaching in SEZP

SEZP is seeking educators who are excited to work in a collaborative, engaging, diverse, and high energy environment. We are seeking team players committed to the SEZP mission, high expectations, and their own professional growth.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• Associate of Arts or Science Degree or higher, or
• 60 undergraduate college credits, or
• Meeting or exceeding the State mandated score on the Paraprofessional Assessment or Work Keys Assessment

Preferred Qualifications

• BA Degree with Educator Licensure
• Experience working with special education students in education settings
• A passing score on the Work Keys Exams in the following areas:
• Workplace Documents: 5
• Applied Math: 4
• Business Writing: 3

Positions will be filled on a rolling basis; applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.

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 at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel of 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 to [e-mail]