SPED PLC Para Educator

Springfield Public Schools • Springfield, MA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraprofessional works alongside an experienced special educator to support a small caseload of students with moderate to severe needs. The role focuses on implementing rigorous academic and behavioral interventions, supporting students’ success in the classroom, and helping them meet academic and behavioral standards. The paraprofessional also works with students’ families and teachers to support student progress.

Requirements

• Passionate belief in Springfield Public Schools’ mission, values, and educational model.
• High expectations for student behavior and achievement.
• Ability to set ambitious, challenging, tangible goals and pursue them persistently.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and 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.
• Humility in the face of success.
• Drive to improve students’ minds and lives in and out of the classroom.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Sixty credit hours of college coursework or an associate degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
• Passing WorkKeys scores in Reading (5), Math (4), and Writing (3).

Responsibilities

• Work alongside an experienced special educator to support a small caseload of students and drive academic achievement for students with moderate to severe needs.
• Implement effective, rigorous academic and behavioral intervention systems for a small caseload of students.
• Provide consistent, high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Support students in mastering state, city, and school academic and behavioral standards.
• Lead daily individual and small-group tutoring sessions.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

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 help staff achieve a college degree or pursue certification pathways.
• Mentoring and professional support for teaching staff, including instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED