What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rebecca Johnson Early Start (Elementary)- Extended Instruction Para educator (SPS employees only) Summer Enrichment 2026 position at DEBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Springfield, Massachusetts
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION TITLE:
Paraprofessional: Early Start Paraprofessionals for Extended Year (Summer 2026) Program (contingent on enrollment, funding, and programming)
APPLICATIONS:
Applications will be accepted from Monday, April 13, 2026, through Friday, May 29, 2026. Please apply on MYSPS. Go to Applications, below the Business and Human Resources heading, click on the Summer School Building Based tab.
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal or designee.
FUNDING:
General – Special Education
Work Schedule:
July 6, 2026 – July 30, 2026, from 7:30 am-2:00 pm
DUTIES:
1. Responsible to Site Coordinator, Special Education Teacher, Special Education Supervisor,
and Principal
2. Provide instructional assistance, under the direction of the teacher, to a small group or
individual student(s).
3. Responsible for providing clerical services such as preparing, duplicating, organizing,
and distributing materials to children and other miscellaneous clerical tasks.
4. Assist in feeding during lunch and snack periods when needed.
5. Feed, diaper, and assist with personal hygiene as needed.
6. Perform additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Presently employed as a Special Education Paraprofessional in the Springfield Public
Schools.
2. Has not received a layoff notice.
3. Preference will be given to paraprofessionals presently working in the same program
during the academic year.
4. Preference will be given to paraprofessionals who have worked in the extended year
program to facilitate continuity of instruction and social/ emotional development.
5. Availability required for entire program work schedule.
6. Must have a secured position for the 2026-2027 school year.
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
Salary : $22 - $27