Student Support at Discovery
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration, Youth Development
Springfield Public Schools DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
- Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
Springfield Public Schools DISCOVERY HIGH SCHOOL
- Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps
Job : 5901132
Final date to receive applications: Sep 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job DescriptionStudent 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.
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'sdegree from an accredited college or university (preferred)
- 1-2years 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 DistrictSpringfield 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 3 rd 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.
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.
If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you atmolina-figueroac .
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.
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