After Dark Program Teachers in Automotive Technology, Health Assisting, Metal Fabrication, Support S

Teach the following Vocational Technical Education Framework Strands:

• Strand One: Safety and Health Knowledge
• Strand Two: Technical Standards Knowledge and Skills
• Strand Three: Embedded Academics
• Strand Four: Employability
• Strand Five: Management and Entrepreneurship
• Strand Six: Technology

About the role

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens. Responsible to the District-Wide Director of Chapter 74 Technical Programs; work collaboratively with district-level administrators.

• Conduct classes for qualifying students in your specific content area and provide additional assistance to students as needed.
• Work with the content area Directors in implementing the After Dark Program.
• Know the MA Curriculum Frameworks for the content area applying: Automotive Technology, Health Assisting, Metal Fabrication, Cosmetology, Support Services & Networking, and Advanced Manufacturing.
• Ensure that direct teacher instructional support is provided to all students (general education, special education, 504, ELL).
• Provide grade assignments and prompt, frequent, ongoing, and consistent instructional feedback to students.
• Maintain and record student grades and ensure these are submitted to the Director, Building Principal, and Guidance Department so that student grades are updated in PowerSchool.
• Work collaboratively to maintain and record attendance records in PowerSchool.
• Hold family and student conferences when needed.
• Contact families and students via phone, email, or letter to ensure program participation and completion.
• Work collaboratively with the Director, Principal, family/guardian, and Guidance Counselor to address issues of student attendance and program completion.
• Manage and maintain attendance logs, enrollment rosters; create and maintain student folders.
• Manage and maintain data (e.g., attendance, course completion, pre/post assessments, progress, surveys) to document program implementation.
• Complete data requests and reports related to the successful implementation of the program.
• Help supervise students during arrival and dismissal from the program.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure program success.
• Foster a positive learning environment.

Requirements

• Certified in the content area(s) for which you are applying.
• Preference given to Putnam & HSST teachers, Unit A teachers, and SPS employees.
• Committed to quality instruction and implementation of curriculum standards with fidelity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and other teachers.
• Understand the goals and requirements of the Common Core Standards.

Pay

• $50.00/hour for working with students
• $29.10/hour for prep time

Schedule

• Program time: Monday through Friday, 3:00 to 5:45 PM
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:00 to 6:15 PM
• Start date: September 14, 2026
• End date: June 18, 2027

About our district

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts 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, with 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 committed to equity and excellence.

We empower educators by offering competitive salaries and benefits, numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches. We support career advancement through "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs to help staff achieve college degrees or certification pathways.