Bilingual ML Elementary PARAPROFESSIONAL

About the role

The Springfield Public Schools are seeking a MLL Elementary Paraprofessional to join their dynamic team. This position is funded through Title III and is based at Dryden Memorial Elementary School.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in all classroom activities.
• Aid in the thematic planning approach.
• Support the implementation of the WIDA standards for English language development.
• Select and develop materials for the program.
• Perform breakfast and lunch duties.
• Assume afternoon bus duties.

Qualifications

• A passion for SPS's mission, values, and educational model.
• A high bar for student behavior and expectations.
• An eagerness to set ambitious goals and drive for achievement.
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills.
• A sense of humility in the face of success.
• A drive to improve the minds and lives of students.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Sixty (60) credit hours of college coursework or an Associate’s Degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants.
• A current authorization to work in the United States.
• A passing score on the WorkKeys Exams in Reading: 5, Math: 4, and Writing: 3.

Requirements

• A commitment to SPS's mission, values, and educational model.
• A proven track record of high achievement.
• A current authorization to work in the United States.

Benefits

The Springfield Public Schools offer a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities. They also provide career advancement and educational pipeline programs to support staff growth.

Pay

The salary for this position is according to the Paraprofessional Contract.

Schedule

The work schedule is from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Contact Information

If you have questions about the position or need assistance matching your skills, please contact Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.