Special Education Paraprofessional/ Teaching Assistants (2025-2026)

Baystate Academy Charter Public School•Springfield, MA

About The Position

BACPS is seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and talented paraprofessionals and teacher assistants to join our school community. The paraprofessional will provide assistance to students and staff while working in and out of a variety of classrooms. Job Description maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their records provides reinforcement to students in small and large groups plans and provides modified lessons under the direct supervision of general education teachers or specialists prepares materials for teachers and students, as requested attends parent conferences and TEAM meetings, as requested administers assessments to individuals or small groups, as needed meets with teachers/specialists for curriculum discussions, as requested meets with administrators, teachers and other specialists to discuss school issues, as requested carries out personal health and safety protocols with appropriate training compiles reports of daily accomplishments and/or behaviors for regular meetings with regular and Special Education educators, as well as with the consulting teacher for integration to review students’ progress assists in the development and implementation of a reinforcement program participates in in-service training programs and/or professional development programs, as assigned provides information to be included in the preparation of progress reports provides escort and assistance to the assigned student(s) as necessary throughout the building performs other duties, as assigned Demonstrated ability to: work with children of varying abilities implement a structured behavior plan and work with appropriate staff to modify when necessary arrive promptly for school, scheduled classes, and duties support and follow established school policies engage in activities to develop self-worth and dignity of students recognize and provide for individual differences among students communicate effectively with students, teachers, and administration modify student work to match students’ level of understanding and development maintain a cooperative and productive working relationship when dealing with students and staff solve practical problems with students and staff understand and carry out oral and written directions plan and organize work to meet deadlines provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner Knowledge of: available assistive technologies, with appropriate training effective use of computer and relevant educational software applications interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy telephone/computer techniques and etiquette Core Job Requirements: Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by core content staff. Assists the core content staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities. Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and field trips. Carry out assessment activities to collect and document objective information about the students’ strengths and needs Reinforce reading, writing, mathematical ideas and concepts, and other such skills presented by the classroom teacher

Requirements

BA preferred; Minimum of an Associate of Arts or Science degree (60 credits)
formal Massachusetts-endorsed Assessments: Parapro or WorkKeys
At least one year of relevant experience preferred
Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in the United States required
Strong commitment to the mission, policies, goals, and philosophy of Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and diverse priorities
Must have the ability to consistently show good judgment and decision making skills
Professional appearance and attitude
Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

English/Spanish bilingual desired

Responsibilities

maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and their records
provides reinforcement to students in small and large groups
plans and provides modified lessons under the direct supervision of general education teachers or specialists
prepares materials for teachers and students, as requested
attends parent conferences and TEAM meetings, as requested
administers assessments to individuals or small groups, as needed
meets with teachers/specialists for curriculum discussions, as requested
meets with administrators, teachers and other specialists to discuss school issues, as requested
carries out personal health and safety protocols with appropriate training
compiles reports of daily accomplishments and/or behaviors for regular meetings with regular and Special Education educators, as well as with the consulting teacher for integration to review students’ progress
assists in the development and implementation of a reinforcement program
participates in in-service training programs and/or professional development programs, as assigned
provides information to be included in the preparation of progress reports
provides escort and assistance to the assigned student(s) as necessary throughout the building
performs other duties, as assigned
implement a structured behavior plan and work with appropriate staff to modify when necessary
arrive promptly for school, scheduled classes, and duties
support and follow established school policies
engage in activities to develop self-worth and dignity of students
recognize and provide for individual differences among students
communicate effectively with students, teachers, and administration
modify student work to match students’ level of understanding and development
maintain a cooperative and productive working relationship when dealing with students and staff
solve practical problems with students and staff
understand and carry out oral and written directions
plan and organize work to meet deadlines
provide information and assistance to parents, the general public and other staff members in a helpful, courteous and timely manner
Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by core content staff.
Assists the core content staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and field trips.
Carry out assessment activities to collect and document objective information about the students’ strengths and needs
Reinforce reading, writing, mathematical ideas and concepts, and other such skills presented by the classroom teacher