SPED PLC Para Educator

Open until filled

Paraprofessionals in the Springfield Public Schools enjoy a substantial benefit package, including competitive wages, paid sick leave, paid holidays, earning incentive days, and Professional Development opportunities such as the Para‑to‑Teacher Pipeline program.

The Special Education Paraprofessional holds primary responsibility for overseeing the implementation of effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention systems with a small case load of students.

• Work alongside an experienced special educator to support a small case load of students, driving the academic achievement of students with moderate to severe need.
• Implement an effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention system with a small case load of students.
• Provide consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Support student mastery of state, city, and school academic and behavioral standards.
• Lead daily individual and small group tutoring sessions.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

• A passionate belief in SPS's mission, values, and educational model.
• An extraordinarily high bar for student behavior and expectations.
• 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.
• Proven track‑record of high achievement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills.
• A sense of humility in the face of success.
• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
• A high‑school diploma or GED.
• Sixty (60) credit hours of college coursework or an associate’s degree, or a passing score on one of the following formalized standardized assessments:
  Para Pro Assessment or Work Keys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
• A passing score on the Work Keys exams:
  Reading 5, Math 4, Writing 3.

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

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts dedicated to providing a learning environment that opens doors of infinite possibilities to our students and staff. We serve approximately 24,000 students, are the third largest district in Massachusetts, and proudly embrace the diversity of more than 44 languages spoken by students and staff alike. Our district is committed to equity and excellence, fostering a positive, professional environment where everyone is valued, respected, supported, seen, and heard.

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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, ancestry, age, disability, or military service. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training;
Industry: Education

Springfield, MA – $51,038.00–$82,792.00 (approx.)