Classroom Para Educators assist teachers in providing an innovative, high quality education program designed to meet the needs of all children in the Springfield Public Schools.
Classroom Para Educators will work with school staff to create an educational environment that meets the needs of all students by providing instructional assistance, classroom support, and implementing effective classroom strategies.
Classroom Para Educators in the Springfield Public Schools have a substantial benefit package including competitive wages, paid sick leave, paid holidays, earning incentive days, and Professional Development opportunities including a robust Para to Teacher Pipeline program.
Responsibilities :
1. Supports direct instruction to children individually, in small groups, and in classroom settings
2. Provides assistance with classroom activities.
3. Prepares instructional materials.
4. Manages individual and classroom behavior
5. Supervises students on field trip activities.
6. Performs other support services and related duties as requested by Building Principal.
Examples of support services and educational settings served by paraprofessionals may include : life skills, developmental classrooms, social, emotional, & behavioral support (SEBS), LINKS (Autism) program, visual or mobility orientation, language learning delays and medical care.
Please note : Additional duties may need to be performed as part of the job requirement in favor of student success. Be sure to review the Collective Bargaining Agreement to ensure that you clearly understand the conditions of your employment as a Classroom Para Educator.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Required Qualifications :
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications :
- Associate of Arts or Science Degree or higher, or
- 60 undergraduate college credits
- BA Degree with Educator Licensure
- Experience working with special education students in education settings
- Meeting or exceeding the State mandated score on the Paraprofessional Assessment or Work Keys Assessment
A Passing Score on the Work Keys Exams in the following areas :
Reading : 5
Math : 4
Writing : 3