Bowles Paraprofessional: Elementary LINKS Paraprofessionals Extended ; Summer Program

Overview

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION contingent on enrollment, funding, and programming.

Applications Applications will be accepted from Monday, April 13, 2026, through Friday, May 29, 2026.

Title: Paraprofessional:
Elementary LINKS Paraprofessionals for Extended Year (Summer 2026) Program (contingent on enrollment, funding, and programming)

Reports to: Building Principal or designee.

Funding: General – Special Education

Salary: Per Contract

Program

Schedule:

July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026, 8:00am–1:45pm

Work Schedule: July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026, 7:30am–2:00pm

Teachers are required to attend mandatory training with Summer Coordinator. Program Coordinator staff meetings will be scheduled by the Coordinator. The coordinator is responsible for training Summer School Staff on selected curriculum and summer expectations.

• Responsible to Site Coordinator, Special Education Teacher, Special Education Supervisor, and Principal
• Provide instructional assistance, under the direction of the teacher, to a small group or individual student(s).
• Provide clerical services such as preparing, duplicating, organizing, and distributing materials to children and other miscellaneous clerical tasks.
• Assist in feeding during lunch and snack periods when needed.
• Feed, diaper, and assist with personal hygiene as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Presently employed as a Special Education Paraprofessional in the Springfield Public Schools.
• Has not received a layoff notice.
• Preference will be given to paraprofessionals presently working in the same program during the academic year.
• Preference will be given to paraprofessionals who have worked in the extended year program to facilitate continuity of instruction and social/emotional development.
• Availability required for entire program work schedule.
• Must have a secured position for the  school year.

For questions about the position or assistance with matching skills to the position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa can assist at molina-figueroac

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. The district prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The district is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, titleix, the U.S. Department of Education’s OCR at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or both. The Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103,  ext.

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