SPED Para Educator VSA

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Job : 5766400

Final date to receive applications: Jun 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Location: Springfield, Massachusetts – Van Sickle Academy

Position Type: FT – School Year

Salary: $22.03 to $26.55 BU Salary Schedule

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 role requires close collaboration with teachers, families, and students to support academic success and behavior improvement.

• Competitive wages
• Paid sick leave
• Professional Development opportunities, including a robust Para‑to‑Teacher Pipeline program

• Work alongside an experienced special educator to support students with moderate to severe needs.
• Implement rigorous academic and behavior intervention systems.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

• Passionate belief in SPS mission, values, and educational model.
• High bar for student behavior and academic expectations.
• Drive to set ambitious, challenging goals and pursuit of achievement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Proven track record of high achievement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking.
• Humility in the face of success.
• Drive to improve student minds and lives both inside and outside the classroom.
• High‑school diploma or GED.
• Sixty (60) credit hours of college coursework, an associate’s degree, or a passing score on one of the following:
  • Para Pro Assessment (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
  • Work Keys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://)
• Current authorization to work in the United States.

• Reading: 5
• Math: 4
• Writing: 3

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.

• Matthew Sullivan, Principal – Van Sickle Academy
• Phone: 413‑750‑2887
• Email: sullivanmat