SY18-19 Chestnut Academy Instructional Paraprofessional

Grade Level: 6-8

Start Date: Immediate Opening

Location: Chestnut Academy

Summary and Overview

In 2015, the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Springfield Public Schools partnered to form the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP). SEZP is committed to ensuring that the nine middle schools in "The Zone" are engaging environments where teachers receive the supports they need to grow professionally, and students have the opportunity to acquire the academic and personal skills to succeed in the college or career of their choice.

Each SEZP school has the autonomy to craft and implement its own, unique vision for success and receives support from an ecosystem of national-caliber partners. Furthermore, Teacher Leadership Teams at each school ensure that teacher voice is heard and that there is strong communication between school administration and staff.

SEZP is seeking educators who are excited to work in a collaborative, engaging, diverse, and high energy environment. Great professional development, ample teacher leadership opportunities and competitive salary and benefits make SEZP a great place to be a teacher.

Teach

Broaden your impact and become a part of rebuilding an urban school district where you'll receive ongoing support to help you and your students reach your full potential.

Serve a diverse population of urban high-need students.

Teach in small autonomous learning communities - many SEZP schools are creating intimate, personalized environments for their students.

Grow

Access to professional development resources through colleagues at your school and a network of SEZP partners.

Teacher leadership opportunities - many SEZP schools are creating opportunities for effective and experienced teachers to take on leadership roles and increased levels of responsibility without having to leave the classroom.

Receive a competitive salary and benefits.

Paraprofessionals provide assistance to teachers and other school personnel in the delivery of quality education and support services for students in an array of classroom settings. Examples of support services and educational settings include, but are not limited to: life skills, developmental classrooms, social, emotional, & behavioral support (SEBS), LINKS (Autism) program, visual or mobility orientation, language learning delays and medical care.

In addition, the Collective Bargaining Agreement contains language in Article V - Working Conditions - J. Diapering/Toileting indicating that paraprofessionals hired after ratification (April 16, 1998) are hired with Diapering/Toileting/Toilet Training services as part of their job requirement. Please read this Section of your contract carefully to insure that you clearly understand this condition of your employment as a paraprofessional. The Springfield Public Schools will be requiring you to sign a Statement of Agreement in this matter and will review this with you prior to you beginning your employment position.

This position is responsible for providing instructional assistance, classroom support, and implementation of effective classroom strategies and procedures under the direction of classroom teachers and/or other school personnel. A high level of professionalism and ethical behavior is expected consistent with the job duties and responsibilities of a paraprofessional.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required
qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, and

• Associate of Arts or Science Degree or higher, or

• 60 undergraduate college credits, or

• Meeting or exceeding the State mandated score on the Paraprofessional Assessment or Work Keys Assessment

Preferred
Qualifications:

• BA Degree with Educator Licensure

• Experience working with special education students in education settings

**A passing score on the Work Keys Exams in the following areas:

• Reading: 5

• Math: 4

• Writing: 3



Primary Location: Chestnut Academy
Salary Range: Based on collective bargaining unit salary schedule
Shift Type: FT - Full Year

Job Contact Information:

Name: Dan Sullivan
Title: Principal
Phone:
Email: sullivand@springfieldpublicschools.com