Substitute Educational Assistant (Pool)

Have you thought about pursuing a career working with children? Would you like a flexible schedule that could work around your already busy lifestyle? How important is having nights and weekends off?

Springfield Public Schools has exactly what you are looking for. We are seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Substitute Educational Assistant to work within the hours of M-F 7:30am-3:30pm; shifts range from 3 hpd to 7.75 hpd. Substitute Educational Assistants work on-call or can plan their schedule in advance with our state-of-the-art software, AESOP.

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications that support our district vision "Every Student a Graduate Prepared for a Bright and Successful Future": Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parentsAble to take initiative and use good judgmentAbility to work be flexible and adaptable to different learning environmentsAbility to understand and execute oral and written instructions, policies and proceduresAbility to meet federal requirement pertaining to reading, writing and mathematics (proof of Associates degree or higher, or ability to pass the academic assessment offered by the District)Knowledge of clerical and office procedures and equipment (occasionally answer phones, provide customer service, make copies, etc.)Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversityBilingual/bi-cultural individuals are encouraged to applySubstitute Educational Assistants can be an ideal way to supplement your income while setting your own schedule. By joining our team at Springfield Public Schools you can help make a difference in a young person's life. You will have the opportunity to inspire our students and watch them grow.

Join us and apply today! Minimum QualificationsEducation/ExperienceAssociates degree or higher (attach diploma); ORCompletion of two years post-secondary study consisting of 72 credit hours, 48 semesterunits (attach transcripts); ORHigh school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) ANDMeet a rigorous standard of quality, and can demonstrate, through a formal state or localacademic assessment or para-professional certificate program, knowledge of, and theability to assist in instructing, as appropriate, reading/language arts, writing andmathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness.Certificates, Licenses, Registration & Other RequirementsAbility to obtain and hold a valid First Aid/CPR card and pass SafeSchools trainingmodules as assigned.Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance To apply please go to the Springfield School District Website. https://sps.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=classified__New https://sps.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=classified__New