Welcome to the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals

The goal of the Federation is for all of the members to work together to ensure our mutual and individual success. By working together we are able to successfully negotiate contracts with competitive wages and benefits and collaborate with the district on programs and policies that are beneficial to all of us.

To become a member of the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals, your first step is to join the union by completing the application below..

Membership Application and Dues Deduction Authorization

I recognize that my authorization of dues deduction, and continuation of such authorization from year to year, is voluntary and not a condition of my employment.

In order to comply with the Internal Revenue Service ruling, be advised that your membership dues are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. However, they may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses.

First and Last Name

Street number and name, Apartment /Unit number, City, State and Zip Code

Personal (non-SPS) Email

School

Who spoke with you about the benefit of joining the union?

I hereby request and accept membership in Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals, Local 4098 and to participate as fully as I can in its activities. I agree to abide by its Constitution and Bylaws. I authorize the union and its successor or assignee to act as my exclusive bargaining representative for purposes of collective bargaining with respect to wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment with my employer.

Effective immediately, I hereby authorize and direct my Employer to deduct from my pay each pay period and transmit to Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals, Local 4098 membership dues in the amount established or revised by the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals, Local 4098 in accordance with the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals, Local 4098 Constitution and Bylaws. There shall be no change in the amount of dues deducted without 60 days’ prior notice by Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals, Local 4098. If for any reason my Employer fails to make a deduction, I authorize the Employer to make such deduction in the subsequent payroll period.

Date

Signature

I confirm that the information given in this form is true

You have successfully submitted your application. Welcome to the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals!

Below are the links to documents that you may find useful as you begin to navigate your way around SPS and the Federation

Draft Contract 2025-2028

Draft Contract 2024-2025

MOA to Contract for 2024-2028

Paraeducators In Training Agreement

2024 - 2028 Wage Scale

AFT Member Benefits Login

Click here to designate your beneficiary for the AD&D Insurance include as a free benefit as part of your membership in the AFT.

For Paraeducators in Training who would like to register to take the WorkKeys test please email Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.

Are you a Paraeducator in Training preparing for the WorkKeys test so you can become highly qualified? You can access the practice tests by..

WorkKeys Assessments Online Practice Test

Look for the line item under system requirements that states: Select here to access a Practice Test and click on the word here.

Creating an account on ACT:

Registration: Create An Account (testregistration.org)

That brings you to a new page where you click a small box "select new title" -

click on the box and that it send you to the choices for practice tests.

You may choose to access the practice tests through three options:

Screen reader

Text to speech

Website.

The 3 WorkKeys subjects for Paraeducators are:

Workplace Documents
Business Writing
Applied Math

GET INVOLVED

DOCUMENTS, FORMS & LINKS

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

CONTRACTS

BUILDING REP RESOURCES

Welcome to the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals

Membership Application and Dues Deduction Authorization

Below are the links to documents that you may find useful as you begin to navigate your way around SPS and the Federation

For Paraeducators in Training who would like to register to take the WorkKeys test please email Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.

Are you a Paraeducator in Training preparing for the WorkKeys test so you can become highly qualified? You can access the practice tests by..

WorkKeys Assessments Online Practice Test

Look for the line item under system requirements that states: Select here to access a Practice Test and click on the word here.

Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals

Welcome to the Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals

Membership Application and Dues Deduction Authorization

Below are the links to documents that you may find useful as you begin to navigate your way around SPS and the Federation

For Paraeducators in Training who would like to register to take the WorkKeys test please email Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.

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Are you a Paraeducator in Training preparing for the WorkKeys test so you can become highly qualified? You can access the practice tests by..

WorkKeys Assessments Online Practice Test

Look for the line item under system requirements that states: Select here to access a Practice Test and click on the word here.

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Springfield Federation of Paraprofessionals