Bilingual Para Educator

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Classroom Para Educators assist teachers in delivering an innovative, high-quality education program designed to meet the needs of all children in Springfield Public Schools. They work with school staff to create an educational environment that serves all students through instructional assistance, classroom support, and effective classroom strategies. Para Educators may work in settings or provide support related to life skills, developmental classrooms, social, emotional, and behavioral support (SEBS), the LINKS (Autism) program, visual or mobility orientation, language learning delays, and medical care. Additional duties may be assigned in support of student success. The district offers competitive wages, paid sick leave, and professional development opportunities, including a Para to Teacher Pipeline program. Applicants are advised to review the Collective Bargaining Agreement for employment conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and an Associate of Arts or Science degree or higher, or 60 undergraduate college credits, or a score meeting or exceeding the state-mandated requirement on the Paraprofessional Assessment or Work Keys Assessment.
• If using the Work Keys Exams, passing scores are required in Reading (5), Math (4), and Writing (3).

Responsibilities

• Support direct instruction for children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings.
• Assist with classroom activities.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Manage individual and classroom behavior.
• Supervise students during field trip activities.
• Perform other support services and related duties as requested by the Building Principal.
• Provide support in educational settings that may include life skills, developmental classrooms, social, emotional, and behavioral support (SEBS), the LINKS (Autism) program, visual or mobility orientation, language learning delays, and medical care.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support student success.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid sick leave
• Professional development opportunities, including a robust Para to Teacher Pipeline program
• Career advancement opportunities and educational pipeline programs that can help staff earn a college degree or pursue certification pathways

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree