Title: 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.

1. 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 SPSs 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 Associates Degree or a passing score on one of the two following Formalized Standardized Assessments: ParaPro Assessment ( ) or WorkKeys Certificate of Proficiency for Teacher Assistants ( 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 24000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3^rdlargest 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.

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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 the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie OSullivan Senior Administrator of Human Resources 1550 Main Street Springfield MA 01103 ext. 55428.

Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please refer to

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