After Dark Program Paraprofessionals in Automotive Technology, Health Assisting, Metal Fabrication, Support Services & Networking, and Advanced Manufacturing

Title: After Dark Program Paraprofessionals in Automotive Technology, Health Assisting, Metal Fabrication, Support Services & Networking, and Advanced Manufacturing

Description Teach the following Vocational Technical Education Framework Strands

• Strand One: Safety and Health Knowledge
• Strand Two: Technical Standards Knowledge and Skills
• Strand Three: Embedded Academics
• Strand Four: Employability
• Strand Five: Management and Entrepreneurship
• Strand Six: Technology

SALARY: Per Contract

PROGRAM TIME: Monday through Friday, 3:00 to 5:45pm

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 3:00 to 5:45pm

Start Date: September 2, 2025 End Date: June 12, 2025

JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their

development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens.

• Responsible to the District-Wide Director of Chapter 74 Technical Programs; work

collaboratively with district level administrators.

2. Conduct classes for qualifying students in your specific content area and provide

additional assistance to students as needed.

3. Work with the content area Directors in implementing the After Dark Program.

4. Knowing the MA Curriculum Frameworks for the content area applying; Automotive

Technology, Health Assisting, Metal Fabrication, Cosmetology, Support Services &

Networking, and Advanced Manufacturing.

5. Ensure that direct teacher instructional support is being provided to all students (general

education, special education, 504, ELL)

6. Provide grade assignments and prompt, frequent, ongoing, and consistent instructional

feedback to students.

7. Maintain and record student grades and ensure that these are submitted to the Director,

Building Principal, and Guidance Department so that student grades are updated in

PowerSchool.

8. Work collaboratively to maintain and record attendance records in PowerSchool.

9. Hold family and student conferences when needed.

10. Contact families and students via phone, e-mail, letter to ensure Program participation

and completion.

11. Work collaboratively with the Director, Principal, family/guardian, Guidance Counselor to

address issues of student attendance and Program completion.

12. Manage and maintain attendance logs, enrollment roster; create and maintain student

folders.

13. Manage and maintain data, i.e. attendance, course completion, pre/post assessments,

progress, surveys, etc., to document the implementation of the Program.

14. Complete any other data requests and data reports as it relates to the successful

implementation of the Program.

15. Help supervise students during arrival and dismissal from the Program.

16. Work collaboratively with the other members of the team to ensure that the Program is

successful.

17. Foster a positive learning environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A passionate belief in SPS''s mission, values, and educational model;
• An extraordinarily high bar for student behavior and expectations;
• An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges;
• 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;
• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom;
• A high-school diploma or GED; and
• Sixty (60) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree, or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment (http://www.ets.org/parapro/ ) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants (http://www.act.org/workkeys/profcert/index.html); and
• Current authorization to work in the United States - A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.

"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!"

About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

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

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.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools' Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.

Springfield Public School's sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com