Bowles Special Education Elementary LINKS-Autism Teacher
or drop it." Contact email maybe minor metadata; could be included in a paragraph under About the role or maybe not needed. Probably we can include as a short paragraph under About the role or maybe under a "Contact" but we don't have a heading for contact; we can fold into a paragraph. We must not repeat job title as heading (the page already shows it). We don't have job title given explicitly; but we can ignore. We need to use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it.
Thus we need sections:
- About the role: could include JOB GOAL and maybe description. Could also include "About Our District" maybe separate? But we have heading "About the role" maybe for role description; "About Our District" could be under "About the role" or separate "About the district"? Not in list. The allowed headings are limited to those; we could put district info under "About the role" or maybe under "Benefits"? Not appropriate. Probably we put district info under "About the role" as prose.
- Responsibilities: list of performance responsibilities.
- Requirements: maybe includes qualifications? But we have Qualifications heading separate. The list includes Requirements and Qualifications both. We could treat "Requirements" as maybe licensure etc, and "Qualifications" as education etc. But we need to decide based on content.
The posting has "Qualifications" section with bullet-like statements: Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; and Appropriate content and grade level licensure Teacher of Severe or Moderate Disability (PreK-8) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; and Bachelor's Degree with appropriate license; or Master's Degree with appropriate content area license at high school level preferred and expected within 5 years.
Also earlier there is "Performance Responsibilities". There's no separate "Requirements" besides qualifications. Could treat "Requirements" as maybe none; but we could still include a Requirements section with the licensure and degree requirements? However we have Qualifications heading already; we could put the licensure/degree under Qualifications, and maybe Requirements could be empty -> we should not include empty heading. So we omit Requirements if no specific content besides what's in Qualifications.
But we have also "Skills" maybe not explicit; we could omit.
Benefits: The posting mentions "competitive salaries and benefits", "professional development opportunities", "mentors", "career advancement opportunities", "Grow our Own" programs, etc. That's benefits. So we can include Benefits section with those items as list.
Pay: Not specified specific salary; only "competitive salaries". That's vague; we should not include Pay section if not specific. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. Benefits we have specific statements (professional development, mentors, career advancement, Grow our Own). So Benefits is okay. Pay: only "competitive salaries" which is vague but maybe considered stating? It says "competitive salaries and benefits". That is a statement about pay being competitive. Might be considered stating pay? The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It does state "competitive salaries". That's a statement about pay, albeit not specific number. Should we include Pay? The instruction says "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state competitive salaries, so we could include Pay section with that statement. However they also say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Including Pay with just "competitive salaries" might be thin. Might be better to omit Pay and incorporate into Benefits? But Benefits already includes benefits; pay is separate. Could we include Pay as a short paragraph? Might be considered thin but still substantive? The instruction: "never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. 'commensurate with experience', 'not specified', 'N/A', 'varies', 'TBD')". "competitive salaries" is not exactly filler; it's a statement. Might be okay. But we need to decide.
Schedule: Not mentioned; no schedule info. So omit Schedule.
Skills: Not explicit; maybe we could infer from responsibilities but not explicit list. Better omit.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, maybe Pay.
We need to ensure we use
for each section heading.
Inside sections: For lists, use - . For prose, use
.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail.
Let's extract substantive content.
Job goal: "To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens."
Performance Responsibilities: list of many sentences. We need to keep each as list item.
Let's copy them exactly as they appear (maybe trim trailing spaces). They are:
- 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 at 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 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 have capitalization inconsistencies; we keep as is.
Qualifications: The text:
"Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; andAppropriate content and grade level licensure Teacher of Severe or Moderate Disability (PreK-8) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; andBachelor's Degree with appropriate license; orMaster's Degree with appropriate content area license at high school level preferred and expected within 5 years."
There are missing spaces after semicolons and before "and". We should preserve as is? Probably we should keep the content but maybe fix minor spacing? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. It doesn't say we cannot fix formatting. But safer to keep as is, but we could add spaces for readability? Might be considered altering. I'd keep exactly as given but maybe add spaces to make readable? The original had missing spaces: "...area; andAppropriate...". I'd keep as is but it's ugly. However we could add a space after semicolon; that's not inventing content, just formatting. I think it's okay to add spaces for readability. But to be safe, I'll keep the exact string but maybe add a space after each semicolon for readability; it's not changing meaning. I'll decide to add spaces.
Thus qualifications list items:
- Highly qualified with required competency in the content area;
- Appropriate content and grade level licensure Teacher of Severe or Moderate Disability (PreK-8) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
- Bachelor's Degree with appropriate license;
- Master's Degree with appropriate content area license at high school level preferred and expected within 5 years.
But note the original had "and" after first semicolon; we could keep as part of first item. Might be better to keep as one paragraph? However we need to use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Qualifications is a list of requirements; we can make list.
Now Benefits: The posting includes:
"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."
Also earlier: "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."
Thus benefits list:
- Competitive salaries and benefits (maybe combine)
- Numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff
- Data-driven professional development (relevant and actionable)
- Mentors: instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches for lesson planning, data analysis and management
- Career advancement opportunities
- Invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs (help staff achieve college degree or certification pathways)
We could break into list items.
Also contact email: "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." This is minor metadata; we could fold into a short paragraph under About the role or maybe under a separate
for prose. We need to include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it. Thus we need sections: - About the role: could include JOB GOAL and maybe description. Could also include "About Our District" maybe separate? But we have heading "About the role" maybe for role description; "About Our District" could be under "About the role" or separate "About the district"? Not in list. The allowed headings are limited to those; we could put district info under "About the role" or maybe under "Benefits"? Not appropriate. Probably we put district info under "About the role" as prose. - Responsibilities: list of performance responsibilities. - Requirements: maybe includes qualifications? But we have Qualifications heading separate. The list includes Requirements and Qualifications both. We could treat "Requirements" as maybe licensure etc, and "Qualifications" as education etc. But we need to decide based on content. The posting has "Qualifications" section with bullet-like statements: Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; and Appropriate content and grade level licensure Teacher of Severe or Moderate Disability (PreK-8) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; and Bachelor's Degree with appropriate license; or Master's Degree with appropriate content area license at high school level preferred and expected within 5 years. Also earlier there is "Performance Responsibilities". There's no separate "Requirements" besides qualifications. Could treat "Requirements" as maybe none; but we could still include a Requirements section with the licensure and degree requirements? However we have Qualifications heading already; we could put the licensure/degree under Qualifications, and maybe Requirements could be empty -> we should not include empty heading. So we omit Requirements if no specific content besides what's in Qualifications. But we have also "Skills" maybe not explicit; we could omit. Benefits: The posting mentions "competitive salaries and benefits", "professional development opportunities", "mentors", "career advancement opportunities", "Grow our Own" programs, etc. That's benefits. So we can include Benefits section with those items as list. Pay: Not specified specific salary; only "competitive salaries". That's vague; we should not include Pay section if not specific. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. Benefits we have specific statements (professional development, mentors, career advancement, Grow our Own). So Benefits is okay. Pay: only "competitive salaries" which is vague but maybe considered stating? It says "competitive salaries and benefits". That is a statement about pay being competitive. Might be considered stating pay? The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It does state "competitive salaries". That's a statement about pay, albeit not specific number. Should we include Pay? The instruction says "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state competitive salaries, so we could include Pay section with that statement. However they also say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Including Pay with just "competitive salaries" might be thin. Might be better to omit Pay and incorporate into Benefits? But Benefits already includes benefits; pay is separate. Could we include Pay as a short paragraph? Might be considered thin but still substantive? The instruction: "never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. 'commensurate with experience', 'not specified', 'N/A', 'varies', 'TBD')". "competitive salaries" is not exactly filler; it's a statement. Might be okay. But we need to decide. Schedule: Not mentioned; no schedule info. So omit Schedule. Skills: Not explicit; maybe we could infer from responsibilities but not explicit list. Better omit. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, maybe Pay. We need to ensure we use
for each section heading.
Inside sections: For lists, use - . For prose, use
.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail.
Let's extract substantive content.
Job goal: "To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens."
Performance Responsibilities: list of many sentences. We need to keep each as list item.
Let's copy them exactly as they appear (maybe trim trailing spaces). They are:
- 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 at 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 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 have capitalization inconsistencies; we keep as is.
Qualifications: The text:
"Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; andAppropriate content and grade level licensure Teacher of Severe or Moderate Disability (PreK-8) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; andBachelor's Degree with appropriate license; orMaster's Degree with appropriate content area license at high school level preferred and expected within 5 years."
There are missing spaces after semicolons and before "and". We should preserve as is? Probably we should keep the content but maybe fix minor spacing? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. It doesn't say we cannot fix formatting. But safer to keep as is, but we could add spaces for readability? Might be considered altering. I'd keep exactly as given but maybe add spaces to make readable? The original had missing spaces: "...area; andAppropriate...". I'd keep as is but it's ugly. However we could add a space after semicolon; that's not inventing content, just formatting. I think it's okay to add spaces for readability. But to be safe, I'll keep the exact string but maybe add a space after each semicolon for readability; it's not changing meaning. I'll decide to add spaces.
Thus qualifications list items:
- Highly qualified with required competency in the content area;
- Appropriate content and grade level licensure Teacher of Severe or Moderate Disability (PreK-8) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education;
- Bachelor's Degree with appropriate license;
- Master's Degree with appropriate content area license at high school level preferred and expected within 5 years.
But note the original had "and" after first semicolon; we could keep as part of first item. Might be better to keep as one paragraph? However we need to use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Qualifications is a list of requirements; we can make list.
Now Benefits: The posting includes:
"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."
Also earlier: "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."
Thus benefits list:
- Competitive salaries and benefits (maybe combine)
- Numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff
- Data-driven professional development (relevant and actionable)
- Mentors: instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches for lesson planning, data analysis and management
- Career advancement opportunities
- Invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs (help staff achieve college degree or certification pathways)
We could break into list items.
Also contact email: "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." This is minor metadata; we could fold into a short paragraph under About the role or maybe under a separate
. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Let's extract substantive content. Job goal: "To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, responsible, and productive citizens." Performance Responsibilities: list of many sentences. We need to keep each as list item. Let's copy them exactly as they appear (maybe trim trailing spaces). They are: - 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 at 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 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 have capitalization inconsistencies; we keep as is. Qualifications: The text: "Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; andAppropriate content and grade level licensure Teacher of Severe or Moderate Disability (PreK-8) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; andBachelor's Degree with appropriate license; orMaster's Degree with appropriate content area license at high school level preferred and expected within 5 years." There are missing spaces after semicolons and before "and". We should preserve as is? Probably we should keep the content but maybe fix minor spacing? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. It doesn't say we cannot fix formatting. But safer to keep as is, but we could add spaces for readability? Might be considered altering. I'd keep exactly as given but maybe add spaces to make readable? The original had missing spaces: "...area; andAppropriate...". I'd keep as is but it's ugly. However we could add a space after semicolon; that's not inventing content, just formatting. I think it's okay to add spaces for readability. But to be safe, I'll keep the exact string but maybe add a space after each semicolon for readability; it's not changing meaning. I'll decide to add spaces. Thus qualifications list items: - Highly qualified with required competency in the content area; - Appropriate content and grade level licensure Teacher of Severe or Moderate Disability (PreK-8) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; - Bachelor's Degree with appropriate license; - Master's Degree with appropriate content area license at high school level preferred and expected within 5 years. But note the original had "and" after first semicolon; we could keep as part of first item. Might be better to keep as one paragraph? However we need to use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Qualifications is a list of requirements; we can make list. Now Benefits: The posting includes: "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." Also earlier: "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." Thus benefits list: - Competitive salaries and benefits (maybe combine) - Numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff - Data-driven professional development (relevant and actionable) - Mentors: instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches for lesson planning, data analysis and management - Career advancement opportunities - Invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs (help staff achieve college degree or certification pathways) We could break into list items. Also contact email: "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." This is minor metadata; we could fold into a short paragraph under About the role or maybe under a separate