Academic Intervention Teacher (2025-2026)
Springfield Public Schools (Massachusetts) · Springfield, MA · 1 mo ago
EducationFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Remove boilerplate, EEO, etc. Keep substantive info.
Let's parse the posting.
First part: "The ideal candidate will have proven record of success implementing intervention strategies. JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers' contract. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strives by instruction and action to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents as deemed necessary. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. Diagnoses the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Follows the SPS a code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner. Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, and makes written evaluations as required. Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional. Takes an active part in the contractually -approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation. Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day. Attend established traditional school sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty consistent with the teachers' contract. Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence."
That's responsibilities/duties.
Then "Qualifications Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; and Appropriate content and grade level (elementary, middle, or high school) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the appropriate grade level. Bachelor's Degree with appropriate license, or Master's Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and expected within 5 years."
Then "If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!" That's fluff, maybe not needed.
Then "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 "Grow our Own" 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 molinafigueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com."
Then a bunch of EEO statements, Title IX etc. Remove those.
We need to decide sections: About the role (maybe summary), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits? There's mention of competitive salaries and benefits, professional development, mentors, career advancement, Grow our Own programs. That's benefits. No explicit pay numbers or schedule. So we can include Benefits section. No Pay or Schedule specifics, so omit those sections.
Skills? Not explicit list; maybe we can infer but better not to create thin section. Could include Skills if we have explicit list; not present. So omit.
Thus sections: About the role (maybe a brief summary), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits.
We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Must not omit any substantive info. So we need to include all details from responsibilities, qualifications, about district, benefits.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not present.
We must not include Job ID etc.
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
. Must preserve all details.
Let's extract responsibilities bullet points:
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated.
- Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.
- Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers' contract.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
- Strives by instruction and action to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents as deemed necessary.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Diagnoses the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Follows the SPS a code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner.
- Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, and makes written evaluations as required.
- Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional.
- Takes an active part in the contractually -approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation.
- Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day.
- Attend established traditional school sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty consistent with the teachers' contract.
- Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being.
- Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Note some verbs capitalized inconsistently; keep as is.
Qualifications:
- Highly qualified with required competency in the content area.
- Appropriate content and grade level (elementary, middle, or high school) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the appropriate grade level.
- Bachelor's Degree with appropriate license, or Master's Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and expected within 5 years.
Also maybe "If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!" is fluff; could omit as not substantive.
About Our District: we need to include all substantive info.
Paragraphs:
- 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 "Grow our Own" 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 molinafigueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.
We should keep that contact info.
Now Benefits section: from the district description we have competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, mentors, career advancement, Grow our Own programs, etc. Could list as benefits.
Thus Benefits:
- Competitive salaries and benefits
- Numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff
- Data-driven professional development that is relevant and actionable
- Mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches for lesson planning, data analysis and management
- Career advancement opportunities
- Investment in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs to help staff achieve a college degree or certification pathways
- Contact: Carmen Molina-Figueroa at molinafigueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com for position-specific questions
We could also include the contact under Benefits or maybe under About the role? Better under Benefits as it's a resource.
Now we must not include Pay or Schedule sections because no specifics.
Now produce HTML.
Make sure to use for each section heading. Use
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Remove boilerplate, EEO, etc. Keep substantive info.
Let's parse the posting.
First part: "The ideal candidate will have proven record of success implementing intervention strategies. JOB GOAL: To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at times designated. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interest, and abilities of the students. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of established district curriculum goals, establishes and communicates clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor as required by the teachers' contract. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs of capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strives by instruction and action to implement the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives and performance expectations. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis; provides progress reports as required, and communicates with parents as deemed necessary. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. Diagnoses the learning challenges of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Follows the SPS a code of conduct for the classroom which is consistent with established administrative policies and develops rules of classroom behavior which are enforced in a fair and just manner. Plans and supervises assignments for paraprofessionals, and makes written evaluations as required. Maintains an ongoing program of professional growth that satisfies district requirements but also satisfies personal expectations as a professional. Takes an active part in the contractually -approved teacher evaluation process, contributing to a mutual agreement concerning the results of that evaluation. Attends building and district meetings to promote communication and mutual decision making among the staff; said meetings to be held during the extended day. Attend established traditional school sponsored activities (e.g., Back to School Night, Open House, programs, activities) agreed upon by the building administrator and the faculty consistent with the teachers' contract. Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding budget, facilities, curriculum, and personal well-being. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence."
That's responsibilities/duties.
Then "Qualifications Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; and Appropriate content and grade level (elementary, middle, or high school) licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the appropriate grade level. Bachelor's Degree with appropriate license, or Master's Degree with appropriate content area license preferred and expected within 5 years."
Then "If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!" That's fluff, maybe not needed.
Then "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 "Grow our Own" 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 molinafigueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com."
Then a bunch of EEO statements, Title IX etc. Remove those.
We need to decide sections: About the role (maybe summary), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits? There's mention of competitive salaries and benefits, professional development, mentors, career advancement, Grow our Own programs. That's benefits. No explicit pay numbers or schedule. So we can include Benefits section. No Pay or Schedule specifics, so omit those sections.
Skills? Not explicit list; maybe we can infer but better not to create thin section. Could include Skills if we have explicit list; not present. So omit.
Thus sections: About the role (maybe a brief summary), Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits.
We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Must not omit any substantive info. So we need to include all details from responsibilities, qualifications, about district, benefits.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not present.
We must not include Job ID etc.
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft:
About the role
The ideal candidate will have a proven record of success implementing intervention strategies. The job goal is to help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens.
But we need to keep all substantive info; the responsibilities list is long. Could put them under Responsibilities. Thus About the role could be just the first sentence and job goal? Might be okay. Responsibilities: list each duty as for each section heading. Use - for lists. Use
for prose.
We need to avoid repeating job title as heading; we aren't.
We need to ensure we don't include any boilerplate EEO etc. We removed those.
Now produce final HTML.
Let's craft:
About the role
The ideal candidate will have a proven record of success implementing intervention strategies. The job goal is to help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to
for prose. We need to avoid repeating job title as heading; we aren't. We need to ensure we don't include any boilerplate EEO etc. We removed those. Now produce final HTML. Let's craft:
About the role
The ideal candidate will have a proven record of success implementing intervention strategies. The job goal is to help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to