Paraeducators - SEZP Extended School Year 2026

Paraeducators - SEZP Extended School Year 2026

Springfield Public Schools – SEZP (Zone-Wide) – Springfield, Massachusetts.

Starting Date:
Immediately.

Position Type:
Summer.

Duties:

Paraprofessionals provide assistance to teachers and other school personnel in the delivery of quality education and support services for students in low incidence summer programming. The programming includes extended school year for students in the following programs: life skills, developmental classrooms, social, emotional, & behavioral support (SEBS), LINKS (Autism) program, visual or mobility orientation, language learning delays, and medical care. This position is responsible for providing instructional assistance, classroom support, and implementation of effective classroom strategies and procedures under the direction of classroom teachers and/or other school personnel.

A high level of professionalism and ethical behavior is expected consistent with the job duties and responsibilities of a paraprofessional.

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate of Arts or Science Degree or higher, or 60 undergraduate college credits.
• Meeting or exceeding the State mandated score on the Paraprofessional Assessment or Work Keys Assessment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Current para educator in SEZP low incidence classroom.
• BA Degree with Educator Licensure.
• Experience working with special education students in education settings.

A passing score on the Work Keys Exams in the following areas:

• Workplace Documents: 5
• Applied Math: 4
• Business Writing: 3

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  • Dates:
    June 29–July 17
  • Days:
    Mon – Fri
  • Times: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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  • Dates:
    July 6–July 30
  • Days:
    Mon – Thurs
  • Times: 8:00 AM – 1:45 PM
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  • Dates:
    July 6 – July 30
  • Days:
    Mon – Thurs
  • Times: 7:45 AM – 1:15 PM
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  • Dates:
    July 6 – July 30
  • Days:
    Mon – Thurs
  • Times: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Academy @ Kiley
  • Dates:
    July 6 – July 30
  • Days:
    Mon – Thurs
  • Times: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• Springfield Legacy Academy
  • Dates:
    July 6 – July 30
  • Days:
    Mon – Thurs
  • Times: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Kiley Prep
  • Dates:
    July 6 – July 30
  • Days:
    Mon – Thurs
  • Times: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• SEZP (ZONE-WIDE)
• Email: info