Qureos Mentor

Springfield Public Schools, MA

<div><div>Job Title: Assistant Coach, Wrestling</div><div>
Reports to: Site Athletic Director</div><div>
Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt</div><div>
Salary: Extra-curricular Stipend Group D</div><div></div><div> 
Purpose Statement</div><div>
The Springfield, Missouri Public School District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Coach.</div><div></div><div> 
The Springfield School District is Missouri&rsquo;s largest public school district and has built a reputation of academic excellence based on the outstanding performance of our students and schools. About 25,000 students attend 36 elementary schools, an intermediate school, 9 middle schools, 5 high schools and a variety of alternative education and choice programs.</div><div></div> 
The job of Assistant Coach is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the designing and implementing the athletic program for the assigned sport, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; providing supervision of other coaching personnel; providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities; serving as a positive role model to student athletes; and serving in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools both within and/or outside the district, to the community, and to various organizations. 
Essential Functions 
<ul><li>
Analyzes opposition's strategies for game/event prior to and/or during athletic events as appropriate for the purpose of assessing the opposition's strengths and weaknesses for developing game plan/approach.</li><li>
Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team</li><li>
Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.</li><li>
Assists with a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, ) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants' accomplishments.</li><li>
Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, ) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.</li><li>
Develops game strategies/plans for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletics for the c</li><li>
Evaluates facility and playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, for the purpose of implementing and/or assisting in making modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.</li><li>
Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, that will enhance the assigned athletic program.</li><li>
Identifies appropriate uses of program funding (e.g. school budget, booster clubs, athletic clubs, tax credit account, ) for the purpose of addressing program needs in compliance with state and district policies and practices.</li><li>
Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments, ) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.</li><li>
Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and</li><li>
Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, ) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements and/or report scores and strategies.</li><li>
Monitors student athletes' academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, ) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.</li><li>
Oversees student managers, volunteers, for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.</li><li>
Serves as the liaison for their athletic program at a variety of functions (e.g. AIA meetings, tournaments, workshops, ) for the purpose of representing the District at those functions.</li><li>
Supervises student athletes during all areas of participation (e.g. competition, travel, meetings, practices, ) for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury to the participants.</li><li>
Supports students during the college recruiting process for the purpose of assisting them in achieving their college</li></ul> 
Other Functions 
Performs other related duties, as assigned by the head coach, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. 
Job Requirements (Minimum Qualifications) 
Knowledge is required to perform basic math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: community support organizations and public relations; equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines; public relations protocols; relevant professional standards and practices; and safety practices and procedures. 
Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; coordinating activities with other schools, districts and/or agencies; organizing and communicating information and concepts; and overseeing financial transactions. 
Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operates equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: utilizing and offering effective feedback to continuously improve; developing and maintaining positive relationships; collaborating and communicating effective with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders; setting high expectations for self and others; applying critical thinking/problem solving skills; delegating and organizing tasks; setting and monitoring progress towards multiple goals; communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; exhibiting strong leadership; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; modeling sportsmanship and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior among students; motivating participating student athletes; providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach; providing leadership, direction, and team building; traveling to off campus athletic events; traveling to off campus competitions; and working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends. 
Responsibility 
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods and utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization&rsquo;s services. 
Experience
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility, required 
Education
At least 60 college credit hours completed, required
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in job related area, preferred
MO Substitute Teaching Certification, required 
Miscellaneous Requirements
Background clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required 
Work Environment &amp; Physical Requirements 
The usual and customary methods of performing the job&rsquo;s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking and 45% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.</div>

2026-2027 Assistant Coach, Wrestling - Hillcrest High School

<div>***Open until filled*** 
Paraprofessionals in the Springfield Public Schools have a substantial benefit package including competitive wages, paid sick leave, and Professional Development opportunities including a robust Para to Teacher Pipeline program. 
Role: 
The Special Education Paraprofessional holds primary responsibility for overseeing the implementation of effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention systems with a small case load of students. The Special Education Paraprofessional will work closely with a small case load of students who need additional supports to be successful in the classroom. This individual will support those students, their families, and their teachers in an effort to fundamentally change the successes they are realizing.<div> 
Specific Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Work alongside an experienced special educator to support a small case load of students, driving the academic achievement of students with moderate to severe need;</li><li>Implement an effective, rigorous academic and behavior intervention system with a small case load of students;</li><li>Provide consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations;</li><li>Support student mastery of state, city, and school academic and behavioral standards;</li><li>Lead daily individual and small group tutoring sessions; and</li><li>Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.</li></ul></div><div> 
Qualifications: 
<ul><li>A passionate belief in SPS's mission, values, and educational model;</li><li>An extraordinarily high bar for student behavior and expectations;</li><li>An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;</li><li>An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges;</li><li>Proven track-record of high achievement;</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills;</li><li>A sense of humility in the face of success;</li><li>Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom;</li><li>A high-school diploma or GED; and</li><li>Sixty (60) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate&rsquo;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</li><li>Current authorization to work in the United States &ndash; A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.</li></ul></div> 
**A passing score on the Work Keys Exams in the following areas:<ul><li>
Reading: 5</li><li>
Math: 4</li><li>
Writing: 3</li></ul> 
&quot;If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!&quot; 
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 &ldquo;Grow our Own&rdquo; 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&rsquo; Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education&rsquo;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&rsquo;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</div>

SPED Para Educator

<div><div>Job Title: Assistant Coach</div><div>
Reports to: Principal</div><div>
Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Seasonal, Non-Exempt</div><div>
Salary: GRPK</div><div></div><div> 
Purpose Statement</div><div></div> 
The Springfield, Missouri Public School District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Coach. The job of Assistant Coach is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the designing and implementing the athletic program for the assigned sport, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; providing supervision of other coaching personnel; providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities; serving as a positive role model to student athletes; and serving in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools both within and/or outside the district, to the community, and to various organizations. 
Essential Functions<ul><li>
Analyzes opposition's strategies for game/event prior to and/or during athletic events as appropriate for the purpose of assessing the opposition's strengths and weaknesses for developing game plan/approach.</li><li>
Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team</li><li>
Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.</li><li>
Assists with a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, ) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants' accomplishments.</li><li>
Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, ) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.</li><li>
Develops game strategies/plans for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletics for the</li><li>
Evaluates facility and playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, for the purpose of implementing and/or assisting in making modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.</li><li>
Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, that will enhance the assigned athletic program.</li><li>
Identifies appropriate uses of program funding (e.g. school budget, booster clubs, athletic clubs, tax credit account, ) for the purpose of addressing program needs in compliance with state and district policies and practices.</li><li>
Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments, ) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.</li><li>
Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and</li><li>
Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, ) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements and/or report scores and strategies.</li><li>
Monitors student athletes' academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, ) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.</li><li>
Oversees student managers, volunteers, for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.</li><li>
Serves as the liaison for their athletic program at a variety of functions (e.g. AIA meetings, tournaments, workshops, ) for the purpose of representing the District at those functions.</li><li>
Supervises student athletes during all areas of participation (e.g. competition, travel, meetings, practices, ) for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury to the participants.</li><li>
Supports students during the college recruiting process for the purpose of assisting them in achieving their college objectives.</li></ul> 
Other Functions 
Performs other related duties, as assigned by the head coach, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. 
Job Requirements (Minimum Qualifications) 
Knowledge is required to perform basic math; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: community support organizations and public relations; equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines; public relations protocols; relevant professional standards and practices; and safety practices and procedures. 
Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; coordinating activities with other schools, districts and/or agencies; organizing and communicating information and concepts; and overseeing financial transactions. 
Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operates equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: utilizing and offering effective feedback to continuously improve; developing and maintaining positive relationships; collaborating and communicating effective with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders; setting high expectations for self and others; applying critical thinking/problem solving skills; delegating and organizing tasks; setting and monitoring progress towards multiple goals; communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; exhibiting strong leadership; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; modeling sportsmanship and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior among students; motivating participating student athletes; providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach; providing leadership, direction, and team building; traveling to off campus athletic events; traveling to off campus competitions; and working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends. 
Responsibility 
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods and utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization&rsquo;s services. 
Experience
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility, required 
Education 
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in job-related, preferred
Minimum of sixty (60) college hours, required 
Miscellaneous Requirements
Background clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required 
Work Environment &amp; Physical Requirements 
The usual and customary methods of performing the job&rsquo;s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking and 45% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.</div>

2025-2026 Assistant Coach, Track - Wilson's Creek Intermediate School

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2026-2027 Assistant Coach, Wrestling - Hillcrest High School

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2025-2026 Assistant Coach, Track - Wilson's Creek Intermediate School