SY26-27 Academy at Kiley Middle School Instructional Paraprofessional

About The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership

The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) - established in 2015 as a collaboration between Springfield Public Schools (SPS), the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and the Springfield Education Association (SEA) – seeks to improve the longitudinal life outcomes of the more than 2,500 students in our 8 middle schools. SEZP combines district-based public education with the flexibility of autonomous school models, granting schools meaningful control over curriculum, staffing, scheduling, and budgeting—while maintaining clear accountability for student learning and growth. Across all of its work—including school improvement and educator preparation—SEZP is guided by three core values: Access: Expanding access to strong learning environments, skilled mentors, and clear pathways for students and educatorsBelonging: Building communities where people are known, supported, and accountable to one anotherOpportunity: Preparing students and educators to learn, lead, and thrive over time

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED, and an Associate of Arts or Science Degree or higher, or 60 undergraduate college credits
• A passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment or Work Keys Assessment
• A BA Degree with Educator Licensure
• Experience working with special education students in education settings
• A passing score on the Work Keys Exams in the following areas: Workplace Documents: 5, Applied Math: 4, Business Writing: 3

Preferred Qualifications

• A BA Degree with Educator Licensure
• Experience working with special education students in education settings
• A passing score on the Work Keys Exams in the following areas: Workplace Documents: 5, Applied Math: 4, Business Writing: 3

Contact Information

Please contact info@sezp.org with any questions.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.