Paraprofessional - Immediate Opening

Springfield Prep Charter School•Springfield, MA

7h•$42,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional provides academic and behavioral support to students, helping all students engage meaningfully in learning, meet high academic expectations, and develop the skills and habits needed for success. Springfield Prep Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in Springfield, Massachusetts that prepares all students for high school, college, and life. We are driven by the belief that all children deserve a world-class education and that they can and will achieve when provided with high expectations, rigorous curriculum, and a joyful school culture.

Requirements

Previous jobs, internships, and/or volunteer experiences working with children; experience working in an elementary or middle school setting preferred
You can commit to our schedule: (7:25 am-3:35 pm)

Nice To Haves

An Associate's Degree or higher is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide academic and behavioral support to students in general education classrooms through a combination of one-on-one, small-group, and push-in support, based on student and classroom needs.
Implement instructional plans, curriculum, and interventions prepared by classroom teachers and school leaders with fidelity, including supporting students with independent work, skill practice, and reinforcement of learning.
Support classroom teachers in maintaining a positive, structured, and productive learning environment by reinforcing classroom routines, behavioral expectations, and student engagement.
Collaborate effectively with general education teachers, special education teachers, the School Culture team, and school leadership to support student learning, behavior, and overall success.
Provide targeted academic and behavioral interventions to individual students or small groups, including students with and without IEPs, as directed by teachers and school leaders.
Support teachers and school leadership in responding to challenging student behaviors, including implementing behavior plans, de-escalation strategies, and schoolwide behavior systems; assist with monitoring the School Culture office as needed.
Communicate with families regarding student progress or behavioral concerns, as directed by teachers and school leadership.
Supervise students during lunch, recess, transitions, and other non-instructional times, and monitor common areas of the school to maintain a safe, calm, and orderly environment.
Paraprofessionals may be assigned to support specific students, classrooms, or grade levels, and their responsibilities may shift throughout the school year based on student needs and school priorities.
Assist teachers and school leaders with additional responsibilities as needed.