SY26-27 Van Sickle Prep Middle School Instructional Paraprofessional

Young World Physical Education; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional for Van Sickle Prep Middle School in Springfield, MA. The position supports middle school students (grades 6-8) in a collaborative SEZP environment with immediate start and a focus on student growth.

The role is funded under the BU Salary Schedule with a starting salary range of $22.03–$26.55 per hour; requirements include a high school diploma or GED and additional college credits or credentials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or higher, or 60 college credits.
• Passing Work Keys or Paraprofessional Assessment required.

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 undergraduate credits

Work Keys/Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Springfield Public Schools VAN SICKLE PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL - Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

SY26-27 Van Sickle Prep Middle School Instructional Paraprofessional

Springfield Public Schools VAN SICKLE PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL - Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Springfield Public Schools MA

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Grade Level: 6-8

Location: Van Sickle Prep Middle School

Start Date: Immediate

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 KeysExams in the following areas:

• Workplace Documents: 5
• Applied Math: 4
• Business Writing: 3

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]

Position Type: FT - School Year

Salary: $22.03 to $26.55 BU Salary Schedule

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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

Contact Information

• Amanda Gauthier , Executive Principal
• VAN SICKLE PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]

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