All Schools - Paraprofessional: Elementary LINKS Paraprofessionals for Extended Year (Summer 2026) P

About the role

Paraprofessional: Elementary for the Extended Year (Summer 2026) Program in Springfield Public Schools. Reports to the Building Principal or designee. Funding: General - Special Education. The position is contingent on enrollment, funding, and programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance, under the direction of the teacher, to a small group or individual student(s).
• Provide 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.

Qualifications

• Presently employed as a Special Education Paraprofessional in the Springfield Public Schools.
• Has not received a layoff notice.
• Preference given to paraprofessionals presently working in the same program during the academic year.
• Preference given to paraprofessionals who have worked in the extended year program to facilitate continuity of instruction and social/emotional development.
• Availability required for the entire program work schedule.
• Must have a secured position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Pay

Per Contract

Schedule

• 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.