One-to-One Paraeducator; s Anticipated

Overview

One-to-One Para educator(s) Anticipated Openings  at Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership – Springfield Public Schools.

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The Special Education Paraprofessional holds primary responsibility for overseeing the implementation of effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention systems with a small caseload of students. The paraprofessional will work closely with a small caseload of students who need additional supports to be successful in the classroom. This individual will support those students, their families, and their teachers in an effort to fundamentally change the successes they are realizing.

• Work alongside an experienced special educator to support a small caseload of students, driving the academic achievement of students with moderate to severe need;
• Implement an effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention system with a small caseload of students;
• Provide consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations;
• Support student mastery of state, city, and school academic and behavioral standards;
• Lead daily individual and small group tutoring sessions; and
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

• A passionate belief in SPS s mission, values, and educational model;
• An extraordinarily high bar for student behavior and expectations;
• An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to 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;
• A sense of humility in the face of success;
• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom;
• A high-school diploma or GED; and
• Sixty (60) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate’s Degree, or a passing score on one of the Formalized Standardized Assessments:
  Para Pro Assessment or Work Keys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
• Current authorization to work in the United States – by first day of employment.
• A passing score on the Work Keys Exams in Reading (5), Math (4), and Writing (3).

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our students and staff. We strive to equip our approximately 24,000 students with experiences that enhance knowledge and critical thinking. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts, with over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by students and staff.

We foster a positive and professional environment where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. We are a district committed to equity and excellence.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator at titleix or to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

For more information, see the district’s non-discrimination policy.