Schools - Paraprofessional: Elementary LINKS Paraprofessionals Extended ; Summer

Springfield Public Schools GERENA COMMUNITY SCHOOL
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Job : 5610571

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Springfield, Massachusetts

TITLE: Paraprofessional:
Elementary LINKS Paraprofessionals for Extended Year (Summer 2026) Program (contingent on enrollment, funding, and programming)

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

Program

Schedule:

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

Work Schedule:

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

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

• 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 as assigned.

• Presently employed as a Special Education Paraprofessional in the Springfield Public Schools.
• Has not received a layoff notice.
• Preference will be given to 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

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