SYAssistant Teacher SEBS

Springfield Public Schools KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL - Springfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5956352

Final date to receive applications: Oct 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Grade Level: 6-8

Location: Kennedy Middle School

Start Date: Immediate

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

• 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

Benefits

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.

While Massachusetts is consistently ranked as one of the top states for education results in the country, we have one of the highest and most persistent opportunity gaps. The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) - established in 2015 as a collaboration between Springfield Public Schools (SPS), the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and the Springfield Education Association (SEA) – seeks to improve the longitudinal life outcomes of the more than 2,500 students in our 8 middle schools.

SEZP combines district-based public education with the flexibility of autonomous school models, granting schools meaningful control over curriculum, staffing, scheduling, and budgeting—while maintaining clear accountability for student learning and growth.

Across all of its work—including school improvement and educator preparation—SEZP is guided by three core values:

• Access: Expanding access to strong learning environments, skilled mentors, and clear pathways for students and educators
• Belonging: Building communities where people are known, supported, and accountable to one another
• Opportunity: Preparing students and educators to learn, lead, and thrive over time

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information,…