What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPARK Camp Classified Positions position at Springfield Public Schools?
The EAs in SPARK are responsible for supporting the classroom teachers, building positive connections with students, and helping ensure student safety. We strive to hire at minimum one EA per classroom. **In addition to classroom EAs, we are looking for Health Aides and bilingual EAs to support at each site.**
Contract Dates: July 1 (set up), July 7 - July 31 (M-Th), and August 1 (close program)
Work Hours: 6.5 hours per day, 8:30-3:30 (includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)
Total Paid Hours: up to 117 hours
Rate of Pay: regular (current district employees) OR pending placement on salary schedule (external applicants)
Pay Dates: occur on the 15th of each month, for work performed in the month prior (July hours will be paid August 15)
Springfield Public Schools Equity Stance
In Springfield Public Schools, we acknowledge that systemic barriers have perpetuated disparities and disproportionate outcomes for students from historically marginalized populations. We believe that educational equity is about providing every student with the opportunities and resources to thrive, and removing the barriers that have led to the predictability of academic success based on identity. We assert that working for educational equity is the responsibility of each person in our system.
We strive to create welcoming and inclusive cultures and environments that embrace and affirm the identity of each student inclusive of race, ethnicity, disability, family economics, mobility, language, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, initial proficiencies, immigration status, and religion. We are committed to standing up to bias and discrimination.
We recognize that achieving educational equity is a process of assessment, reflection, and continuous improvement. We engage in these practices so that across our system, teaching and learning can be appropriately varied and responsive to every student, every day.
To learn more about Equity & Inclusion efforts at Springfield Public Schools please click here!
