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Springfield Public Schools SPRINGFIELD SUCCESS ACADEMY
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Springfield Public Schools SPRINGFIELD SUCCESS ACADEMY
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Starting Date: Jul 6, 2026

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SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Springfield, Massachusetts

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION

TITLE: All Schools
- Paraprofessional:
High School Developmental Skills Paraprofessionals for Extended Year (Summer 2026) Program (
contingent on enrollment, funding, and programming
)

APPLICATIONS: Application swill be acceptedfrom

Monday,April 13,2026,through

Friday,May 29, 2026.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal or designee.

FUNDING: General – Special Education

SALARY: Per Contract

WORK SCHEDULE:
Program

Schedule:

July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026 from 8:00am-1:45pm

Work Schedule:

July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026 from 7:30am-2:00pm

Teachers are required to attend mandatory training with Summer Coordinator

Program Coordinator Staff Meeting:
Date to be selected by Coordinator.

Communicated and facilitated by School Program Coordinator-Coordinator is responsible to train Summer School Staff on selected curriculum and summer expectations

DUTIES:

• Responsible to Site Coordinator, Special Education Teacher, Special Education Supervisor, and Principal
• Provide instructional assistance, under the direction of the teacher, to a small group or individual student(s).
• Responsible for providing clerical services such as preparing, duplicating, organizing, and distributing materials to children and other miscellaneous clerical tasks.
• Assist in feeding during lunch and snack periods when needed.
• Feed, diaper, and assist with personal hygiene as needed.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Site Coordinator of this summer program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Presently employed as a Special Education Paraprofessional in the Springfield Public Schools.
• Has not received a layoff notice.
• Preference will be given paraprofessionals presently working in the same program during the academic year.
• Preference will be given to paraprofessionals who have worked in the extended year program to facilitate continuity of instruction and social/ emotional development.
• Availability required for entire program work schedule.
• Must have a secured position for the  school year

• “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 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.

  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…