Pre K Para Educator - Arthur T. Talmadge Elementary School temporary position thro

Pre K Para Educator - Arthur T. Talmadge Elementary School

Full-time, temporary position through June 2026 at Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership.

Classroom Para Educators assist teachers in providing an innovative, high‑quality education program designed to meet the needs of all children in the Springfield Public Schools. They work with school staff to create an educational environment that meets the needs of all students by providing instructional assistance, classroom support, and implementing effective classroom strategies. Classroom Para Educators also have a substantial benefit package including competitive wages, paid sick leave, and professional development opportunities, including a robust Para‑to‑Teacher Pipeline program.

• Supports direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings.
• Provides assistance with classroom activities.
• Prepares instructional materials.
• Manages individual and classroom behavior.
• Supervises students on field‑trip activities.
• Performs other support services and related duties as requested by the Building Principal.

Examples of support services and educational settings served by paraprofessionals may include: life skills, developmental classrooms, social, emotional, & behavioral support (SEBS), LINKS (Autism) program, visual or mobility orientation, language learning delays, and medical care. Additional duties may need to be performed as part of the job requirement in favor of student success. Please review the Collective Bargaining Agreement for employment conditions.

• 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.
• Sixty (60) credit hours of college coursework or an associate’s degree, or a passing score on one of the two following formalized standardized assessments:
  Para Pro Assessment (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) or Work Keys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://).
• Current authorization to work in the United States – must have authorization by first day of employment.
• A passing score on the Work Keys Exams in the following areas:
  Reading: 5, Math: 4, Writing: 3.

"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!"

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

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

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting‑edge professional development opportunities for all staff. Our data drives your professional development. We support teachers with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis, and management. Career advancement opportunities and “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs help staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

For any position‑specific questions or assistance with matching your skills to a position, please contact Carmen Molina‑Figueroa at molina‑figueroac

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 required by state and federal laws. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal‑opportunity investigation.

Title IX and Non‑discrimination policy details are available at ‑discrimination. For Title IX inquiries, contact titleix or the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at /contact‑ocr.