Schools - Paraprofessional​/CNA: Middle Life Skills School Paraprofessionals Extended Ye

Position Title

Paraprofessional:
Middle Paraprofessionals and CNAs for Extended Year (Summer 2026) Program (contingent on enrollment, funding, and programming)

According to Contract.

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

Building Principal or designee.

General – Special Education.

• July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026, 8:00am-1:45pm
• July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026, 7:30am-2:00pm

• 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 assigned by the Site Coordinator of this summer program.

• 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 the entire program work schedule.
• Must have a secured position for the  school year.

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.

Springfield Public Schools 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. The district prohibits retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.