SYImpact Prep Middle School Assistant Teacher SEBS

SY26-27 Impact Prep Middle School Assistant Teacher for SEBS

Springfield Public Schools IMPACT PREP AT CHESTNUT - Springfield, Massachusetts

Job : 5749934

Final date to receive applications: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Grade Level: 6-8

Location: Impact Prep Middle School

Start Date: August 17, 2026

Under the direction of the Assistant Principal of Special Education, the SEBS Assistant Teacher will provide support to all students, including but not limited to students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. The SEBS Assistant Teacher will implement comprehensive positive behavioral support plans and effective behavior management strategies including behavior de‑escalations; deliver instructions; participate as a member of the educational team and help design and implement components of the student’s individual education program.

• Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of classroom instruction and behavior support.
• Implement Behavior Strategic Plan/Behavior Intervention Plan and prescribed behavior strategies.
• Demonstrate an understanding of effective practices for prevention and intervention including basic principles of behavior reinforcement, antecedents, and consequences.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the components of a crisis cycle and necessary steps to de‑escalate a crisis.
• Observe and record student behavior utilizing different social rating systems.
• Participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

• Associate degree, 60 credits, or passing Work Keys scores* (required);
  Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Appropriate content/program area and grade level educator license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (preferred)
• Experience working with students with disabilities in educational settings

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

• Reading: 5
• Math: 4
• Writing: 3

SEZP offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Employees in SEZP qualify for benefits (sick days, retirement, health insurance, etc.) offered to other staff in the Springfield Public Schools.

Positions will be filled on a rolling basis; applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please contact info with any questions.

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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, including in admission and employment.

FT - School Year

$39.21 to $40.71 Per Hour

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education >
Mild/Moderate Disabilities

• Fred Hurst, Associate Principal
• IMPACT PREP AT CHESTNUT
• Email: hurstf