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Educational Support Specialist

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Role Overview:
Educational Support Specialists play a crucial role in assisting educators to deliver a dynamic and high-quality educational experience tailored to the diverse needs of students within the Springfield Public Schools. These professionals collaborate with school personnel to foster an inclusive learning atmosphere that addresses the requirements of all learners by providing instructional support, classroom assistance, and employing effective educational strategies.

Benefits:
Educational Support Specialists in the Springfield Public Schools enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, paid sick leave, paid holidays, incentive days, and opportunities for professional growth, including a well-structured Para to Teacher Pipeline program.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Facilitates direct instruction to students individually, in small groups, and within classroom settings.
  2. Assists with various classroom activities.
  3. Prepares educational materials for instructional purposes.
  4. Manages student behavior both individually and collectively.
  5. Supervises students during field trips and related activities.
  6. Performs additional support services and related tasks as directed by the Building Principal.

Examples of Educational Settings:
Support services and educational environments may include life skills programs, developmental classrooms, social, emotional, and behavioral support (SEBS), LINKS (Autism) program, visual or mobility orientation, language learning delays, and medical assistance. Additional responsibilities may be required to ensure student success. It is essential to review the Collective Bargaining Agreement to fully understand the conditions of employment as an Educational Support Specialist.

Qualifications:
A strong commitment to the mission, values, and educational philosophy of Springfield Public Schools;
A high standard for student behavior and expectations;
A determination to set ambitious, challenging, and measurable goals, along with a relentless pursuit to achieve them;
An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining composure during unexpected challenges;
A proven history of high achievement;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking abilities;
A sense of humility in the face of success;
A drive to enhance the educational experience and lives of students both inside and outside the classroom;
A high school diploma or GED; and
Completion of sixty (60) credit hours of college coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the following standardized assessments: ParaPro Assessment or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants; and
Current authorization to work in the United States is required by the first day of employment.

Assessment Requirements:

  • Reading: 5
  • Math: 4
  • Writing: 3

The Springfield Public Schools is dedicated to fostering a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as mandated by state and federal laws. Additionally, retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation is strictly prohibited.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability, military service, or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools also prohibits discrimination in admission to, access to, or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION:
Springfield Public Schools prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in any educational program or activity it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.