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Job Description
Paraprofessional:
1 to 1 Paraprofessionals for Extended Year (Summer 2026) Program
Springfield Public Schools
OFFICE OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNING
•Springfield, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Springfield Public Schools MA
Job Details
Job ID:
5676090
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
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SPRINGFIELD
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Springfield, Massachusetts
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION
TITLE:
Paraprofessional:
1 to 1 Paraprofessionals for Extended Year (Summer 2026) Program (contingent on enrollment, funding, and programming)
SALARY:
According to Paraprofessional Contract•Hourly Rate
FUNDING:
General Fund
DEPARTMENT
Special Education and Related Services
WORK SCHEDULE
Orientation:
Date and site TBD from 8:00 am to 1:15 pm
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
DUTIES:
Responsible to LI Program Coordinator, Special Education Teacher, and Special Education Supervisor. Provide instructional assistance and social-emotional support, under the direction of the teacher, to a small group or individual student(s). Responsible for clerical services such as preparing, duplicating, organizing, and distributing materials to children as well as other miscellaneous clerical tasks. Support the implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans and classroom routines and procedures as directed by the classroom teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS
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 1:1 paraprofessionals who currently work with a specific student in an extended year program to facilitate continuity of instruction and social/ emotional development.
Availability required for entire program work schedule. Secured position for school year 2026-2027.
NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
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, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.
NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools' Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both. The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com. Springfield Public School's sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com
Position Type:
Summer School
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
