SY19-20 Impact Prep Student Activities Specialist

Grade Level: 6-8

Start Date: Immediate

Location: Impact Prep

About Impact Prep

Impact Prep is an innovative public middle school in the Springfield, Massachusetts community. Our vision at Impact Prep is the creation of a learning environment where students are academically equipped and socially inspired. Graduating eighth grade students from Impact Prep will leave performing at or above grade level on the MCAS and - equally important - will have developed a character compass to guide their future decisions.

Our vision is grounded in the belief of our CORE VALUES:

Character - Achievement - Resilience - Excellence

Our goal is simple: to prepare scholars with the educational and societal skills they will need to succeed in middle school, high school, and college. Ultimately, scholars will become leaders and responsible contributing members of their communities.

We are currently seeking educators who want to become Impactors! We are seeking those who are excited about the opportunity to join our team and help to assist us in transforming the lives of scholars in Springfield, Massachusetts.

About the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership

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 middle and high 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.

Working in SEZP

SEZP is seeking staff who are excited to work in a collaborative, engaging, diverse, and high energy environment. We are seeking team players committed to the SEZP mission, high expectations, and their own professional growth.

Job Goal: To provide academic student support through Core, Encore, and Enrichment classes and activities. Qualified candidates will provide engaging small- and whole group activities for students.

DUTIES:

The Student Activities Specialist will responsible for the following:

Supports school wide priorities of literacy and numeracy

Draw connections between core learning and electives

Serve students with diverse learning styles

Create learning activities that promote analytical thinking, goal-setting and self-reflection

Provide small-group support to students as determined by teacher or administrators

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's degree in education or related field

At least 2 years of relevant experience (working directly with children, ideally 11-14 years olds, preferred)

Possesses strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Candidate is highly coachable and able to receive and integrate feedback in his/her practice

SALARY: Hourly, based on experience, starting at $16.75 per hour (up to 40 hours per week)

WORK SCHEDULE: School Calendar Year - Hours within our Monday-Friday 7:30pm-3:30pm schedule.

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.



Primary Location: Impact Prep
Salary Range: Per Hour
Shift Type: FT - School Year

Job Contact Information:

Name: Andrew Marshall
Title: Principal
Phone:
Email: marshalla@springfieldpublicschools.com