MLL Elementary Summer School Program PARAPROFESSIONAL

About the role

The Springfield Public Schools are seeking a MLL Elementary Paraprofessional to assist teachers in classroom activities, thematic planning, and ESL programming.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• A passion for SPS's mission, values, and educational model.
• A high standard for student behavior and expectations.
• An eagerness to set and achieve ambitious goals.
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Proven track record of high achievement.
• 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.

Benefits

The Springfield Public Schools offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with numerous professional development opportunities and career advancement programs.

Pay

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

Schedule

The work schedule is 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM daily.