All Schools - Paraprofessional: Elementary LINKS Paraprofessionals for Extended Year (Summer 2026) Program

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MA

13h

About The Position

SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Springfield, Massachusetts ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional: Elementary LINKS Paraprofessionals for Extended Year (Summer 2026) Program ( contingent on enrollment, funding, and programming) APPLICATIONS: Applications will be accepted from Monday, April 13, 2026, through Friday, May 29, 2026. Please apply on MYSPS. Go to Applications, below the Business and Human Resources heading, click on the Summer School Building Based tab. REPORTS TO: Building Principal or designee. FUNDING: General – Special Education SALARY: Per Contract Program Schedule: July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026, from 8:00 am-1:45 pm Work Schedule: July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026, from 7:30 am-2:00 pm Teachers are required to attend mandatory training with Summer Coordinator Program Coordinator Staff Meeting: Date to be selected by Coordinator. Communicated and facilitated by School Program Coordinator-Coordinator is responsible to train Summer School Staff on selected curriculum and summer expectations

Requirements

• Presently employed as a Special Education Paraprofessional in the Springfield Public Schools.
• Has not received a layoff notice.
• Availability required for entire program work schedule.
• Must have a secured position for the 2026-2027 school year

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to paraprofessionals presently working in the same program during the academic year.
• Preference will be given to paraprofessionals who have worked in the extended year program to facilitate continuity of instruction and social/ emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to Site Coordinator, Special Education Teacher, Special Education Supervisor, and Principal
• Provide instructional assistance, under the direction of the teacher, to a small group or individual student(s).
• Responsible for providing clerical services such as preparing, duplicating, organizing, and distributing materials to children and other miscellaneous clerical tasks.
• Assist in feeding during lunch and snack periods when needed.
• Feed, diaper, and assist with personal hygiene as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed