Student Support at Discovery Job Springfield area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Student Support at Discovery High

Student Support Responsibilities

Student Support will work with a team to ensure students demonstrate dramatic achievement gains and internalize the school’s values. The Student Support will help lead the school’s efforts to create a positive, structured, consistent, caring, and disciplined school culture.

Student Support Responsibilities

Responsibilities Of This Position May Include

Assist in supporting student behavior in hallways and classrooms
Assist in escorting students throughout the building
Assist in monitoring hallways.
Assist with monitoring students at breakfast, lunch and dismissal

We are seeking team players committed to high expectations and their own professional growth.

Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university (preferred)
1-2 years of relevant work experience;
A deep desire to work with educationally underserved student populations and their families;
An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students;
An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;
An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills;
A sense of humility;
Experience in an urban setting

"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!"

About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff.

We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management.

Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

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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, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex,…