Para-educator Transition Academy Program

Overview

Paraprofessionals in the Springfield Public Schools have a substantial benefit package including competitive wages, paid sick leave, paid holidays, earning incentive days, and Professional Development opportunities including a robust Para to Teacher Pipeline program.

• Work alongside an experienced special educator to support a small case load of students, driving the academic achievement of students with moderate to severe need
• Implement an effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention system with a small case load of students
• 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

• A high-school diploma or GED
• Sixty (60) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate’s Degree, or a passing score on one of the Formalized Standardized Assessments:
  Para Pro Assessment or Work Keys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment
• A passing score on the Work Keys exams in Reading (5), Math (4), and Writing (3)

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts committed to providing a learning environment that opens doors to infinite possibilities for our students and staff. We serve approximately 24,000 students and reflect a diverse community with over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by students and staff. We strive to foster a positive and professional environment where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard, and we are committed to equity and excellence.

Springfield Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do 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. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator at titleix or the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

Information about nondiscrimination policies and procedures is available on the district website.